M WOODS
Beijing / Founders: Lin Han & Wanwan Lei
About
Founded in 2014 by collectors Lin Han and Wanwan Lei, M WOODS is a non-profit art institution that has redefined the independent museum model in Beijing. Originally housed in a repurposed munitions factory in the 798 Art District, it has since expanded to a second location in the historic Longfusi area. The museum is defined by its "global-local" philosophy, exhibiting a diverse range of works from ancient Buddhist sculptures to cutting-edge digital media. By blending world-class curation with a lifestyle-oriented approach, M WOODS encourages a new generation of enthusiasts to engage with art as a lived experience.
Current Program
Helveticana – Swiss Material Culture in Motion
April 30 — July 19, 2026
The exhibition offers a unique perspective on 20th-century Swiss life through garments and gear, opening a new window for audiences to understand Switzerland. Titled ‘Helveticana’, the exhibition is structured around three chapters: alpine terrain, national infrastructure and cultures of movement. From the Souvenir Sport Archive in Zurich, Switzerland, the exhibition brings together over 100 objects spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s, including alpine protective systems, institutional uniforms, and sportswear embedded in schools, clubs, and international competitions. Spread across three floors of M WOODS Beijing, the exhibition creates a multi-dimensional experience through objects, moving images, and a reading room. Visitors can explore the development of Swiss material culture and also participate in an interactive installation, sharing their own daily or sports outfits as part of an evolving cross-cultural visual archive.[reference:4]
April 30 — July 19, 2026
The exhibition offers a unique perspective on 20th-century Swiss life through garments and gear, opening a new window for audiences to understand Switzerland. Titled ‘Helveticana’, the exhibition is structured around three chapters: alpine terrain, national infrastructure and cultures of movement. From the Souvenir Sport Archive in Zurich, Switzerland, the exhibition brings together over 100 objects spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s, including alpine protective systems, institutional uniforms, and sportswear embedded in schools, clubs, and international competitions. Spread across three floors of M WOODS Beijing, the exhibition creates a multi-dimensional experience through objects, moving images, and a reading room. Visitors can explore the development of Swiss material culture and also participate in an interactive installation, sharing their own daily or sports outfits as part of an evolving cross-cultural visual archive.[reference:4]
Location
798 Art District, No. 2 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tuesday — Sunday: 11:00 – 18:00
Last admission at 17:30
Tuesday — Sunday: 11:00 – 18:00
Last admission at 17:30