Shanghai Natural History Museum 上海自然博物馆
A spectacular dinosaur hall and huge natural history collection inside a nautilus-shaped building in Jing'an Sculpture Park.
Start at the top and spiral down; the animatronic dinosaurs midway are the highlight for children.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Shanghai Natural History Museum in advance?
Advance real-name, timed-entry booking is required for everyone, including those entitled to free admission; no on-site ticket sales. Channel: the official '上海科技馆自然博物馆天文馆' mini-program or the '上海自然博物馆' WeChat account (Service → 在线购票). Booking opens 7 days ahead — official pages say 09:00 seven days before the visit date (excluding the day itself), while third-party/consumer-council pages say tickets are released at 19:00; tickets for weekends and holidays sell out quickly. Bring an ID card; a third-party ticket page says foreigners redeem their booking with a passport or ID card at the main-lobby service center, but official pages only mention 身份证.
When is Shanghai Natural History Museum closed?
Closed on Mondays. Opening hours: Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00.
How much is a ticket to Shanghai Natural History Museum?
About ¥30. Adult 30; student (over 1.3 m, full-time undergraduate and below) 12; seniors 60–69 25; free for children under 1.3 m or under 6 and adults 70+ (a free reservation slot is still required). Prices come from third-party/official-media pages, not the museum's own WeChat pages. The 4D cinema is a separate paid add-on (about 30 per person).
How long do I need at Shanghai Natural History Museum?
Plan about 2.5 hours.
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