Dalian Natural History Museum

Dalian Natural History Museum established in 1907 is one of Chinas oldest natural history museums Originally founded by the Japanese during their occupation it has evolved into a comprehensive institution covering geology paleontology zoology botany and anthropology The museum houses over 200000 specimens including dinosaur fossils marine life exhibits mineral collections and ecological displays The architecture itself is a historical landmark blending European and Japanese styles reflecting Dalians colonial past The museums most famous exhibits include the complete skeleton of a Shantungosaurus one of the largest duckbilled dinosaurs ever discovered and an extensive collection of marine specimens from the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea The museum serves as both an educational center and research institution contributing to environmental conservation and biodiversity studies in Northeast China