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Shanghai Science and Tech Museum

One of China's largest science museums, packed with interactive exhibits on space, animals, robots, and human biology.

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Why go

About Shanghai Science and Tech Museum

Opened in 2001, the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum spans about 98,000 square meters of interactive galleries. Visitors can explore a rainforest-themed animal world, a spacecraft hall, a robot world, and a human-body pavilion. The museum is a favorite family destination and requires advance online booking.

It is closed on Mondays except public holidays.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Explore the animal world's rainforest and safari dioramas
  2. 02Try the hands-on exhibits in the robot world
  3. 03Visit the space hall with spacecraft models and astronaut displays
  4. 04Learn about human biology in the interactive body pavilion
  5. 05Catch a show at the museum's IMAX or spherical theater

Good to know

Opened
2001
Area
About 98,000 square meters
Closed
Mondays, except public holidays
Ticket Notes
adults ¥45, students ¥22; advance online booking required

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