Shanghai Natural History Museum

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a sunken building designed to suit the local conditions. Its architectural style is particularly eye-catching. As a subsidiary of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, it is actually not inferior at all. The exhibits mainly featuring animals and plants are always the favorites of children. Coupled with various popular science films with 3D effects, you can linger there for a whole day.

The most attractive part is the dinosaur exhibition area, which moves and makes sounds, but younger children will be scared. My daughter didn't dare to go, but the 5-year-old boy who was traveling with her went. The museum also has interactive areas. I saw a place that explained marine life and you could touch it with your hands, but there are time limits for all of them. You can get an introduction sheet with specific times on it before entering.

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Without the fossils and specimens, I wonder if the experience would be the same as the HANSA Experience Center. 😂 The Shanghai Natural History Museum is located in Jing'an District, a 16-yuan taxi ride from Shanghai Railway Station (the old train station). It's very close to Nanjing West Road (Metro Line 2), with Line 13 Museum Station right outside, making transportation very convenient. The service center offers luggage and stroller storage. The museum has its own official account and app, which provide very detailed information. You can also book tickets and schedule activities for the day (be sure to book early! Numbers are released at 8:45 a.m., as space is limited). There's also an audio guide, which you can listen to directly on your phone, eliminating the need to rent one from the museum. I recommend taking your children to the app for a quick pre-view beforehand, as there's so much to cover! It's a place that can be visited repeatedly by people of all ages [tears]. It was quite informative, and the exhibitions were artistically stunning, but a little less engaging for children. Overall, highly recommended.

I have seen museum artifacts online countless times. I have similar artifacts in my hometown and would like to ask an expert.

This is Shanghai's treasure! The best natural history museum in China

The museum is located in Jing'an Sculpture Park. Although I didn't go inside this time, the beauty of the flowers blooming around it is worth a visit.

After leaving Disney, I went to the Natural History Museum. The exhibition was great, but the children were a little too young to understand it. But it was a good place to learn.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum (Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Natural History Museum Branch) is one of China's largest natural history museums. Located in the heart of Shanghai, the (old) building is located at 260 Yan'an East Road, Huangpu District. The building, built in a classical British style, covers an area of 12,880 square meters.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum's current organizational structure includes the Department of Zoology, the Department of Botany, the Department of Geology and Paleontology, the Department of Anthropology, the Department of Astronomy, the Department of Science Education and Popularization, the Department of Documentation, the Department of Art and Design, the Specimen Production Center, and the Nature and Man magazine. The museum currently houses nearly 270,000 specimens, among which the "Yellow River Ancient Elephant" and the "Mamen Creek Dinosaur" are considered its "treasures." In 2014, the museum, nearly 50 years old, officially closed on May 12, 2014, and relocated to the Jing'an Sculpture Park in Jing'an District. The new museum officially opened on April 19, 2015.

A very popular museum, worth seeing

Excellent value! Kids love it! Be sure to buy tickets through the official WeChat account! Both Ctrip and Lvmama require you to exchange tickets at windows 5-6, but those who buy through the official WeChat account will be in line. The fossil excavation is suitable for children 1-1.3 meters tall, so children must be brought along for reservations; even running as fast as an adult won't help.

The time allocated was too short and it was rushed. It would have been better if there was more time.

It includes the Department of Zoology, the Department of Botany, the Department of Geology and Paleontology, the Department of Anthropology, the Department of Astronomy, the Department of Science Education and Popularization, the Department of Information, the Department of Art and Design, the Specimen Production Center, and the Nature and Man magazine.

You can bring your school-aged children to see it. Children who like biology will like it very much. If you look at everything, you can spend the whole day in it without coming out.

The Natural History Museum used to be on Yan'an East Road near the Bund, a place you'd often visit on the Bund. The old building was rather run-down and rarely visited, but the new one has been incredibly popular since its opening. It's also much larger, with more exhibits and a variety of interactive activities for children. You just need to make reservations online or early in the morning. The Natural History Museum is truly a truly eye-opening experience for children, often leaving them wanting to spend the entire day there. Tickets are 30 yuan, and tickets under 130 yuan are free, making it a truly fantastic experience. Transportation is also convenient; it's right next to the Natural History Museum Station on Line 13, making it a great place to visit.

It's worth walking all the way out of the subway station. It takes about 15 minutes. It's very big and you can spend more than 3 hours there. The ticket is 30. Cell phones are not allowed. I canceled the group and it's worth a visit.

I visited the Shanghai Natural History Museum for the first time over two years after the old building closed, but it was an absolute revelation. Whether it was the museum's architecture, the way the exhibits were displayed, or the exhibits themselves, it's definitely worth a visit and one worth revisiting.

The museum said it would open at 9:00, but when I arrived at 8:00, there was already a long line. While waiting in line, I kept checking WeChat's official account. They said reservations for The Big Bang Theory would start at 8:30, but they actually started at 8:20. I booked a 10:00 show, but when I got out, it was all sold out. Since I had to go to the Shanghai Museum that afternoon, I didn't book Escape from the Cretaceous. Both shows are 4D films and are well worth seeing.

The museum opened at 8:40 AM. I took the escalator to the 2nd floor for ticket check-in. After checking in, I immediately took the elevator to the Discovery Center on the 2nd floor below ground. Although the elevator was packed, it was still faster than taking the escalator. The escalator route is quite convoluted, making it difficult for unfamiliar visitors to find their way. Using various tricks, I snagged the two most important experiences: fossil digging and the Big Bang. Since I only had half a day to enjoy them all, I didn't try to snag the other experiences. The secret is to take your children to the fossil digging line on the left, as they must be measured for height, otherwise the line is wasted. Then, queue for the crafts on the right, as there's no age limit.

The exhibitions on the second floor underground are mainly about addresses and organisms. The first wave of the four-dimensional display of the power of the earth at 9 o'clock was very shocking. People outside were still queuing to experience it, and there were not many people watching us. It was super cool. The exhibition here is very unique, and the exhibition is set up high in the sky. Even with not many people around, it is very shocking.

After viewing the exhibits on the second floor underground, the crowds started to increase. The films at the Natural History Museum are better than those at the Science and Technology Museum, and they're free. Afterward, we walked down from the second floor, exploring the exhibits one level at a time. By then, the crowds were growing, and I was starting to feel a bit tired. At 11:00, we went straight to digging for dinosaur fossils. My son had a blast digging up tons of dinosaur fossils, but he wasn't allowed to take them away, which was understandable. If we took everything, what would the next group of kids dig for?

At 12 o'clock, there were already more than 5,800 people here and flow control measures were implemented. When we were leaving the museum, people kept rushing to the entrance and forming a long line, waiting to be let into the museum one by one.

We went on April 30th, arriving a little after 8:30 AM. After passing security, we waited in line at the entrance for a while. As soon as the gates opened, we took the elevator to B2. We split up. My husband queued at the Information Center to get tickets for two movies, while I took my daughter to the Discovery Center to get tickets for the fossil excavation, butterfly room, and seawater touch. Afterward, I reunited with my husband. Children under 1.3 meters tall were free, so both parents and children had to be present to collect tickets. By 9:15 PM, we had collected all the tickets. The fossil excavation was the first show, and that proved to be just the right time. We wandered around B2 for a bit, then went straight to the fossil excavation. Then, we took the elevator up to the second floor, watched the movie, and then walked down. Actually, we could have gotten tickets for the last show at 2:30 PM, which would have been more time-efficient. It's important to note that the second floor only has elevators, so we could have gone down after the movie and then walked around the second floor, saving us the trouble of going up again. The other floors were much easier to reach, as there were escalators. Then there were a lot of people that day, with the maximum being over 5,000 people, but it felt okay. The most crowded place was the nature exploration floor because there were some insect cabinets there, so it was more congested. Other places were okay.

The Natural History Museum is OK, and the ticket price is not expensive. If you are not particularly careful and want to visit every single one, the whole process can be completed in about 2 hours.

Apart from the large crowds, everything is fine, the kids can learn a lot and so can the adults!

The place was packed and bustling. The content was rich, with numerous specimens. The films "The Power of the Earth" and "The Cambrian Explosion" were excellent, and you can wait in line to see them. The other scheduled activities were good, but unfortunately they ran out a bit later. The restaurant is small and the selection is limited. Even on weekends during the summer vacation, there were still long lines until 2 p.m.

It is a place worth visiting with children. It is rich in content and has many interactive activities. Even adults can learn a lot.

Arrive before the museum opens, as coupons for the experience programs are only available on the day you bring your child. You can't reserve them online. Upon entering, take the elevator on your left to the Discovery Center on the second floor below ground. We were lucky; there were only three butterfly experience coupons left. Some activities have height restrictions, and you can also reserve a small educational experience online. The free 4D theater must be reserved online on the day it opens. "The Big Bang Theory" and "Escape from the Cretaceous" are both 4D films, so if you reserve a ticket, you don't need to buy a 4D movie ticket inside the museum. The butterfly experience room is open to everyone. The butterflies released in your hands are flown in that day from Kunming. Watching the butterfly fairies dance in your hands is a magical experience! This is a great place to embark on a journey into nature, discover its beauty, and understand its true meaning!

Mamenchisaurus, Tuojiangosaurus, Yellow River Elephant... numerous fossils make this a paradise for children to learn about nature. Tickets are affordable at 30 yuan, and there are plenty of activities and a 4D movie, so be sure to book a reservation. If you want to thoroughly understand each exhibit, you could spend days exploring it all. It's a worthwhile experience for both adults and children!

Natural History Museums should pay special attention to the following:

First, all reservations for the two free movies are made through WeChat. They start at 8:30 and are sold out in minutes. I didn't get one. Please choose your show in advance, arrange your time, set your alarm, and find the best signal location. Many activities have overlapping times. For example, the fossil excavation, which children under 1.3 meters tall love, used to be held at 9:30, but I haven't noticed it anymore. After several attempts, he finally lost interest. There are also butterfly experiences and ancient living fossil experiences (you can touch them). You need to grab tickets for these as soon as the doors open. The doors open at 9:00, and they may open ten minutes earlier during holidays. At 9:00, there's nothing left except the fossil excavation. The place to grab tickets has changed again! It's now at the counter in the room where the fossil excavation takes place! (The same place where you could only pick up the fossil excavation tickets before.)

On the second basement floor, near the ice cream shop where I'm from, there's a free movie theater with a spherical screen. You don't need a reservation, but you do need to line up. I saw the 10:00 show, which lasted ten minutes. I didn't notice how long it took until I went to the bathroom. It should be every 20 minutes. It's pretty frequent.

Another one is "Into Africa," also on the second basement floor. It's only open on the hour! It's only open on the hour! Time your visit accordingly.

Third, and most importantly, I brought two small cups of instant noodles with me! They used to provide both cold and hot water, but now they only offer cold and 40°C warm water. So clever! (It was an emergency, I didn't plan ahead. I didn't bring enough food, and I had to go out early to find something.) I still managed to get my son out of the museum using various tactics, but the most effective was using pictures of delicious food.

4. There is an audio guide available for rent at the entrance. It costs 20 yuan for rent and 200 yuan for deposit. (Deposit will be returned before 5 pm)

I spent about three hours exploring the museum. It's really huge, with five floors. Maybe it was because I went on a Saturday, but there were a lot of kids, mostly for parent-child education. Although it's a branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, it's not boring at all, and you can still learn a lot!

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is similar to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum and was a great place for my younger brothers to see dinosaur skeletons. Tickets are affordable: 30 yuan for adults and 12 yuan for students. Children under 130cm tall are free (though 4D films require a ticket). The museum also offers activities, which can be booked through their official account, though many are geared towards elementary school students. The museum is truly large, with a rich collection of exhibits. We toured from the top floor, 2F, to the bottom floor, B2, and the brief tour took over three hours. From the giant whale model to the lifelike plant and animal specimens and the numerous dinosaur skeletons, the children were truly amazed. However, the Natural History Museum isn't suitable for very young children; I think it would be more interesting to visit after elementary school.

The new museum moved to Jing'an Sculpture Park in Jing'an District and officially opened on April 19, 2015. A full day of exploration and study is possible, and it's a great place to bring children to broaden their horizons!

A city-level natural history museum like Shanghai's must be quite impressive. Upon entering, I was immediately captivated by the sheer number of models. Fish flew overhead, mammoths and Spinosaurus were at my feet, and even that Argentinosaurus moved. From the upper level down to the lower level, models and specimens abounded. A must-see for animal and dinosaur lovers.

The largest animal in existence - the blue whale

The largest living fish - the whale shark

Argentinosaurus, the largest land animal in history

The largest land mammal in history - Giant rhinoceros

Add to that the saber-toothed tiger, short-faced bear, Spinosaurus and other creatures, they are so cool!

The Natural History Museum also has real animals. The butterfly room is open at set times and with a limited number of people. The lion room must have been popular for a while, as it vividly depicts the feeling of chewing a peppercorn while eating vegetables. The incubator next to it displays some small animals, including insects, amphibians, reptiles, etc.

Along a corridor, next to animals that have become extinct due to humans, the Shanghai Natural History Museum's specimens are not only rich, but also carefully arranged. Coupled with the design of the museum building itself, I think I have to recommend it. The landscape and the arrangement of the specimens have a very natural feel. This is an exhibition hall composed of specimens donated by a man named Belin. You can overlook it from the upstairs, or go downstairs to immerse yourself in it. The Natural History Museum is really great. Of course, there are many children here, so be careful. When looking up at the dinosaurs, pay attention to the lower legs. Haha

Online reviews say it's a great place for children. I think that's a bit misleading, and it's also suitable for adults! Personally, I love all the animals and was fascinated by them. There are also some minerals. I happened to be visiting with a geology major, and he acted as my guide, haha. The animal specimens are incredibly lifelike, and you can tell this is a museum that's been put a lot of effort into it. Highly recommended!

The environment is very good and the scene is very shocking. As a natural museum, after entering, you can have a good understanding of the origin and development of organisms and better understand the relationship between man and nature.

Unfortunately, we didn't get a reservation for the Cretaceous dinosaur documentary. It had been said online that reservations weren't available, but once we got there, we discovered they had introduced WeChat booking. So, when we arrived, it was a little after 11:00 PM, and the early reservations were gone. I recommend booking in advance via WeChat if you want to see it. The dinosaur fossils and specimens are suitable for children, but the various rocks in B2 aren't particularly appealing to them.

I searched a lot on China-TravelNote and wanted to go to the Science and Technology Museum, but everyone recommended the Natural History Museum, saying that it was more suitable for babies, while the Science and Technology Museum was suitable for older children with a certain foundation in mathematics and physics. So I decisively chose the Natural History Museum.

The children loved the Natural History Museum. They looked at some of the animal specimens over and over again, and they didn’t want to leave after seeing the dinosaur models. There were also staff members explaining to the primary school students, so we followed along and listened. The children listened very carefully and felt like they couldn’t get enough of it. Finally, we took the children out before the museum closed.

Some of the museum's programs can be booked. Weekends are packed. It seems like you can't enter until you've reached 3,000 people. There are guidebooks everywhere, and they're excellent. Since it's a new museum, it's still quite large and informative. Headphones are available for rent on the first floor for 20 yuan per person, with a 200 yuan deposit. There are separate guides for adults and children. Besides the audio guides, there are also volunteer guides on site! Every guide is excellent! Search for "Shanghai Natural History Museum" on WeChat and you'll find free audio guides.

Highly recommended, visit from top to bottom. Tickets are 30, and movies and exhibitions can be booked in advance. The collection is rich and the experience is diverse

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is very large and has many exhibits, which is well worth seeing.

Despite the bad weather and the fact that it was midday, the museum was quite crowded, and we even encountered several groups of interest groups doing activities inside. It is best to take public transportation to the museum. We drove there, and the parking lot was far away. We parked there for two hours and it cost 160.

The Natural History Museum is suitable for all ages, and it is highly recommended. After visiting it, I felt that nature is truly magical, and I also felt that I knew too little.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is large and relatively new, making it a great place to visit with children. Tickets are very cheap, costing 30 yuan per adult. This makes it a must-see for children. However, please note that the museum is closed on Mondays.

The dinosaur skeleton is placed in the central void, two stories high, very spectacular, standing like a treasure of the land.

The museum has multiple floors. Tickets for the 4D movie and interactive exploration courses are available on the second floor, but be sure to arrive early, as they're usually sold out as soon as the doors open. While it looks like there are only a few floors, it's actually a staggered design (it's actually five). Each floor has its own theme, but the ones that impressed me the most were "African Savanna" and "Dinosaur Spectacular." We started from the first floor and worked our way up. The animal specimens were incredibly lifelike and lifelike.

I would like to focus on the "African Savannah". In addition to seeing many African animals, there is also a huge surround screen. There should be light and shadow shows in each time period. We just arrived at the venue and happened to catch one. It was really immersive and quite shocking. It felt like elephants, lions, cheetahs... were all around us.

Entering the "Colorful Life" exhibition area, the biological specimen display cabinets are very impressive, showing the diversity of species. It has the largest number of specimens in all exhibition areas of the museum, covering almost all major biological categories in nature. I looked at various animal specimens, and the butterfly specimens were really beautiful.

The Road to Evolution focuses on the children's favorite dinosaurs (a simulated mechanical model of Tyrannosaurus Rex). It is the largest exhibition area in the Natural History Museum and shows the evolution of life, biological communities, etc.

I would like to give a special introduction to "Escape from the Cretaceous". The theater is equipped with 3D configuration and the film is about 10 minutes long. It mainly tells the evolution of the earth before and after the Cretaceous period, especially the emergence, prevalence and extinction of dinosaurs, and the gradual emergence and evolution of post-mammals.

Children generally like dinosaurs, especially the models that have movements and sounds of dinosaurs.

Finally, in the River of Life exhibition area, the focus is on moving models that display various biological "stars" in the history of the earth. Seeing those big and small cuties moving occasionally, not to mention children, even adults are very excited.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is closed on Mondays. Tickets are 30 yuan for adults and 12 yuan for students. Children under 1.3 meters are free. I've also been wanting to visit the Science and Technology Museum, but since my child is under 5 and might not understand the museum's content, the Natural History Museum is more suitable for this age group. It's up to you. Online tickets seem to be more expensive, so I recommend buying them at the door. The Natural History Museum has an app, and some performances require reservations, but the app's connection has been very unstable. Reservations can also be made through the official WeChat account. (Note: Children under 1.3 meters are free, but several performances require full admission. Don't forget to make reservations for children under 1.3 meters when making reservations.)

My favorite is the dinosaur that moves and makes sounds. There are 4 floors in the museum. You enter from the 1st floor, check your ticket on the 2nd floor, and then go to the basement level 1 and 2. You can see the museum floor by floor.

A great place for kids. While it was a bit crowded for five people, it was manageable. The museum isn't large, but the guide map is clear and the kids enjoyed the tour from top to bottom. I saw a young woman intently sketching and making clay sculptures, and I think I'd like to try that next time. The tour took over an hour, and I'd definitely book an adventure and a movie next time. It's definitely worth a repeat visit. It's right next to the Museum Station on Subway Line 13, which is incredibly convenient.

After the Shanghai Science Park, another museum I recommend is a must-visit!

But to be honest, the Natural History Museum is still very suitable for children. There are many things that children like. The children saw ink discs, penguins, zebras, and many skeletons.

This is a great place for cute girls with a childlike heart. There are dinosaurs with bared fangs and claws, lions and zebras on the African savannah, a wall of butterflies and shells, a pine cone chandelier, and a small aquarium. The layout and lighting inside the aquarium are amazing, and any photo you take is a great one.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum (a branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum) is located in Shanghai's Jing'an Sculpture Park (510 Beijing West Road). The new building opened in 2015. It explores the evolution of the Earth and life, displays over 10,000 specimens and models, primarily of animals and minerals, and houses a collection of over 290,000 items. Highlights include the "Yellow River Ancient Elephant" and the "Mamenxi Dinosaur." Admission is 30 yuan. Access: Take Metro Line 13 to the Natural History Museum Station, or Exit 2 of Metro Line 1's Xinzha Road Station or Line 2's Nanjing West Road Station.

I went back and forth three times just to visit the River of Life exhibition hall! As expected, it was great!

I visited the Shanghai Natural History Museum on a weekday and was a bit worried about the crowds, but it was fine. I bought my ticket right away, checked in on the second floor, and immediately took the elevator to the Discovery Center on the second basement floor to get a ticket for the "Experience Nature" program. I also picked up tickets for the theater and show at the Visitor Center on the second basement floor (don't miss the free 4D nature film).

We received coupons for a nature experience, one for touching marine life and the other for butterflies. Together with a group of children, we listened as a gentle lady explained the types and habits of butterflies. Each of us received a few small paper packets containing butterflies. We gently opened the packets and waited patiently for the sleepy butterflies inside to crawl onto our fingertips. The feeling was truly incredible, even though most butterflies wouldn't land on human fingers.

After experiencing the natural projects early, I started to visit the exhibition hall carefully, from the mystery of origin - the river of life - the way of evolution. After a round look, it was time for the Cosmic Explosion Theater. The 4D experience was good. I was shocked by lying down and watching the circular universe!

After seeing the animal specimens, mollusks, insects, and aquatic creatures, we arrived at the animal skeleton specimen area, a must-see in every natural history museum! You could even clearly see the staff conducting research inside the museum, which was great!

There are so many collections that I couldn't walk anymore by mid-afternoon, so I went to see the Cambrian Explosion Theater, which I got a ticket for in the morning. I learned a lot and took a break at the same time.

Then I looked at the African flora and fauna scenes, including fossils and skeletons of plants, birds, insects, and animal paleontology from different eras. It was an eye-opener and the best display for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

All kinds of specimens have been classified and sorted in detail according to kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. Each category has detailed indicators and explanations. It couldn't be better!

If I hadn't gotten hungry, even just the second-basement exhibit would have been enough to spend a full three hours! There are so many creatures covered, even the smallest insects are labeled with serial numbers and explanations! So meticulous!

I followed the WeChat official account and booked a class for 10:00 AM that day. I also bought tickets online for the day, and luckily, I snagged a ticket for the "Big Bang" theater in seconds. The incredibly popular fossil excavation area was completely unavailable! I couldn't even get there! I could only drool through the glass window. The entrance is on the second floor, and the tour follows the same path as the Mystery of Origin. There are guides at the information desk, but it's packed with people! Many experienced parents even bring their own guides. The African Savannah and Colorful Life areas were much less crowded, but for someone who's seen plenty of photos of the African Savannah, they're a little less appealing. This might explain the relative lack of crowds. My favorite was the B1 Evolution section. A group of little kids stood quietly in a small corner under the Tyrannosaurus Rex's mouth, quietly enjoying the awe-inspiring roar. There were Oviraptor, Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Ankylosaur... The Oviraptor stealing eggs was incredibly lifelike. My kids were still quite terrified of the live specimens on the first and second floors. They were so realistic! The Cambrian Explosion Theater was packed with people, and even two shows weren't enough. To further enhance the fun, the interactive games were incredibly cute.

This is probably the largest museum in China. It displays many authentic animal specimens, especially birds. It's said to hold 70% of the country's collection. The various exhibits are clearly categorized. For example, the bird exhibit shows the food chain from raptors to common birds, from top to bottom. Four moose are shown growing up... If you have children, remember to book online in advance to participate in the activities, which are very interesting.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is generally excellent and very kid-friendly. Spread across four floors, it's filled with lifelike specimens, dinosaur models, and interactive, high-tech games. Animal lovers will find a whole day of fun here. We bought our tickets at the entrance counter, which cost 30 yuan for adults and free for children under 1.2 meters. Don't bring fruit knives or other items with you, as bags will need to go through security at the entrance. After checking in, we took the elevator directly to the information desk on the second floor below ground level and received tickets for two free 4D movies: The Big Bang and Escape from the Cretaceous. Each show lasted about 15 minutes and was well worth seeing. Tickets are limited daily, so it's recommended to collect them beforehand. You can also follow the Natural History Museum's official WeChat account, where you can pick up free tickets or reserve interactive programs every morning at 8 a.m. On our day, the only interactive program suitable for preschoolers was about butterflies, which I didn't reserve.

Children love dinosaurs, and natural history museums are great places to learn about them. The lifelike specimens provide a very intuitive learning experience for children, and crucially, there's no need to worry about heatstroke.

It is still worth taking the children to visit. There are many interactive activities, which are very interesting to participate in. Although the films in the theater are short, they are very shocking, such as the Big Bang and Escape from the Cretaceous. The movies are also worth watching.

I took the kids there on the weekend and it was pretty good, both educational and entertaining.

It was really hard to get a spot at the Natural History Museum. I arrived at 9:01 AM and by the time I got to the Discovery Center on the basement level, everything else had closed except for the fossil excavation. Reservations on the WeChat official account open a week in advance, and I don't know whether it refreshes at 8:00 or 9:00 AM, but I just can't remember to check it, hahaha. So, I just comforted myself: perfection is hard to come by, so if I can't get one, I won't...

The Natural History Museum seems to be a must-visit place for every kid who comes to Shanghai, and you can never get enough of it.

I went there twice and was very satisfied. I give it a thumbs up.

The Jing'an Sculpture Park is well worth a visit and perfect for families. If you're traveling with children, be sure to do some research beforehand. This will give you a general overview of the museum and allow you to browse selectively. You'll also need to make an appointment to see the four videos, as dynamic content offers a better experience. There are several restaurants, but it's recommended to bring your own food, so you can enjoy a picnic. There's plenty of seating and free hot water. The collection of animal specimens is quite high-quality, and while the displays are a bit cramped, they're still worth a closer look. The experience area isn't large, so if you don't do your research, you won't be able to fully appreciate it. Doing so will ensure a better experience.

A great museum that is both interesting and scientific

The various explanation facilities are also very good and the decoration of the entire museum is relatively modern.

The friendliness of the staff is a bit off.

It is completely comparable to the New York Museum of Natural History. Unfortunately, we missed the time to visit the butterfly house, so we need to make an appointment.

There's nothing better than visiting museums in any city. I've long heard of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, whose exhibits are artistic and not at all formal. Beijing's Natural History Museum is a childhood memory, but it seems a bit dated due to a lack of up-to-date content. The Shanghai Natural History Museum seems to be newer, with comprehensive facilities and a rich collection. Interested visitors could easily spend a whole day there.

The only regret is that there were a lot of children and elementary school students there on the day we went, making them quite noisy. I even had my hand mistakenly held by a child who couldn't find his mother. 😂 Many children were doing their homework inside, so we didn't have the opportunity to get close to many of the display cases.

This is the best natural history museum I've ever been to, spanning five floors. I was completely blown away the moment I walked in. The museum is packed with all sorts of biological specimens and fossils. We hired a guide who took us on a two-hour tour, but we still couldn't see it all. The museum is incredibly informative, offering insights into the lives of countless animals, the secrets of the ancient dinosaur era, and the myriad forms of life. There's always something to keep you captivated. There are also live animal displays, interactive exhibits, and occasional themed events, making it perfect for families with children, as many of them are interested in biology.

I took a quick look and it took more than four hours. There was a lot of content and I didn't have time to look at it in detail. The exhibits were very rich.

I went with a friend, so it wasn't very interesting, so it's better for children. The ticket check level is quite boring, so try to get your free reserved tickets early to watch the show. We were late and all the reserved tickets were sold out.

Compared to the old building on Yan'an East Road and Henan Middle Road, the new Shanghai Natural History Museum is far superior. Not only has the space been expanded several times, but the exhibits have also been upgraded. The exhibition areas are meticulously laid out, and the flow of visitors is well-designed. A thorough exploration would allow you to spend a whole day here.



In addition, the supporting facilities in the museum are also world-class. There are not only leisure facilities such as cafes and restaurants for tourists to rest, but also a large souvenir shop with a wide variety of attractive goods.



The only real drawback of the Shanghai Natural History Museum is parking. While the museum is located on a subway station, easily accessible from the exit, it's one of Shanghai's leading science centers, a key venue for school education and family activities, and especially popular with families from Shanghai and around the country on weekends. Forget parking; there's no parking anywhere around the museum, a true design failure.



Before visiting, you can purchase tickets in advance on the museum's official website. This will save you the trouble of queuing at the ticket office at the entrance. You can directly scan the QR code at the entrance on the 2nd floor of the museum to enter, which can save a lot of time.

The Natural History Museum, relocated here in 2015 and newly renovated, boasts numerous animal specimens and is perfect for children. On popular days, there's always a long line at the entrance, and due to crowd control, you'll need to queue up to purchase a ticket before entering. For theater performances or multimedia shows, reservations are required on the official website, where detailed information can be found. I highly recommend a visit for first-time visitors to Shanghai if you have the time.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in China. I visited last summer and was able to see dinosaur eggs, footprints, and a variety of fossils. There were also lifelike dinosaur models, the kind that not only looked like them but also made sounds. It was truly astonishing. I definitely want to take my children there someday to broaden their horizons. Highly recommended.

The transportation is convenient, the exhibits are comprehensive and rich, and the display methods are diverse. It is suitable for people of all ages to visit and is suitable for repeated visits.

It is suitable for taking children to experience the newly built pavilion. It is worth a visit. The overall design is quite special. There is an underground part suitable for exploration. It is highly recommended.

The best museum I've ever been to, highly recommended. All the experiences were great. We visited from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it was a complete success. The children had a lot of experiences and it was very fulfilling. Suggestions: 1. Take Metro Line 13 for a seamless connection. 2. Be sure to go early so you can get free coupons for various experiences, which is well worth it. 3. The museum restaurant is decent, not expensive, and you can eat well. 4. Compared to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, I think it's a bit more cost-effective. For reference only.

It is a good place for popular science, with a variety of animal specimens.

The beautiful museum is worth a visit. The Jing'an Sculpture Park at the entrance will have cherry blossoms in the spring.

With a price of thirty yuan, a wide variety of items, and explanations at different time periods, it's a good educational base if you're patient.

It’s just that I didn’t recognize most of the things. I was not familiar with paleontology, the origin of the earth, and species. I just took a quick look, took some photos, and was shocked.

I was disgusted when I saw a population density chart that showed Taiwan as a separate country.

It is very suitable to bring children to visit, especially to broaden their horizons.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a great weekend getaway for the kids. The 30 yuan entrance fee is absolutely worth it, and you can spend the entire day wandering around. Children of all ages will find something different to learn, and I'll definitely be bringing my kids back!

This is a great museum. My friend said it's better than many museums abroad (because it's newer and larger). It's located in Jing'an Sculpture Park, which is also beautiful. The only problem is that there aren't enough staff to explain the museum.

The Natural History Museum is a relatively new museum, and it has many scenes that are enough to excite children. You can rent an audio guide at the entrance and walk slowly, take in the scenery, and learn more. It's a very good museum!

Buy your tickets online in advance and scan the QR code to enter when you arrive.

If you want to have a great summer experience, you absolutely need to arrive early. We bought our tickets in advance because we wanted to get our tickets for the Big Bang and Cretaceous periods, so we arrived at 8:45. We thought we were early, but we were wrong. A large crowd had already arrived. Once inside, we followed the crowd to the second floor to scan the QR code. There's an elevator, but it wasn't working when we first entered, considering the summer crowds. If it works, use it. If it doesn't, don't hesitate. Take the escalator down to the second floor and go to the service center to get your tickets for the Big Bang and Cretaceous periods. Why do I emphasize being early? Because if we arrived late, our tickets for the Cretaceous period were gone. The Big Bang was still available, but it was already afternoon. Two or three hours is enough to explore the Natural History Museum.

After making the reservation, you can go to the Discovery Center next to the service center to make a reservation for a small class. There are small classes about dinosaurs, digging for dinosaur eggs, and so on, for all ages. The first one is in a different place from this reservation, so if you go with a group, you can go separately. I thought the dinosaur class would be fun too, but later I found out that the reservation was in a different place, 😢