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Shanghai Natural History Museum

Jing'an
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Exhibits on human civilization's history & animals, including ancient species such as dinosaurs.via Google

Housed in a stunning, bioclimatic building designed by Perkins+Will, featuring a massive collection of specimens.

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Low-band entry fee. Extremely popular with families; visit on weekday mornings to avoid crowds.

Reviews from Google

Turan Budagov4 months ago
Shanghai Natural History Museum is an amazing place to visit. You can explore everything related to ancient history, nature, and the evolution of life, from dinosaurs to early human civilization. The exhibitions are very well designed, informative, and visually impressive. The dinosaur skeletons and historical displays are especially fascinating. It’s a perfect place for both learning and enjoyment. Definitely a must-see spot in Shanghai. Highly recommended!
Andre Arendse2 weeks ago
Super impressed by the Live Art Wall which must have taken many months to paint. As a foreigner I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this amazing museum.
Vasin Permsupa month ago
Deep down underground 2 to 3 floor above ground. Very interesting building design as well as the exhibition. Good for the whole family. Eatery is easy and good.
Christopher Tan2 months ago
It gets better further down... The initial exhibits gave a cheap/fake feel as most of them were models/replica, but as you progressed to the lower floors, things literally started to get real. There were real human skeletons and a cool "peel away" view of a horse amongst other animals.
Ruby2 months ago
I visited the Shanghai Natural History Museum in the middle of the day, and it wasn’t too crowded, which made the experience really comfortable. There are lots of interesting and interactive exhibits that make learning fun and easy to understand. Overall, it’s a very nice and educational place to spend a few hours. I would definitely recommend it for families or anyone interested in natural history.
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