Shanghai Natural History Museum
MuseumJing'an & West Nanjing Road
SHANGHAI NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM · SHANGHAI ZIRAN BOWUGUAN
TicketedClosure dayReservation requiredTimed entryPassport needed
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A striking nautilus-shaped building sunk into Jing'an Sculpture Park, packed with dinosaurs, dioramas and an excellent African savanna hall. The city's best rainy-day and kids option in the central districts.
Admission¥30 adult (students ¥12, seniors ¥25)
ClosedTuesday (open on public-holiday Tuesdays)
ReservationRequired · Timed entry
Mandatory online real-name timed ticketing via the official website or WeChat account, released 7 days ahead (passport supported as ID type, Chinese UI). Bring the physical passport for the entry check.
Hours are 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:00. School-holiday and weekend mornings are stroller gridlock; weekday afternoons are comfortable. Two to three hours covers the highlights.
Good to know
- Jing'an Sculpture Park around it is free and pleasant — arrive 30 minutes early and walk the park first.
- English signage is good by local standards, but the interactive exhibits are Chinese-first.
- Direct access from Line 13 Natural History Museum station; the sculpture park entrance involves ramps, fully stroller-friendly inside.
Source · TripMind verified 2026-08-18+ Add to trip