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    Shanghai Natural History Museum

    120 Reviews
    #49 of 1 313 things to do in Shanghai
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    Closed Now: 09:00 - 15:30
    No.260 Yan'an Dong Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003, China
    Open today: 09:00 - 15:30
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    Reviewed 10 January 2019
    One of best places in Shanghai to visit - for both kids and adults

    Many aspects to love about this place. Before I go rambling about the great areas, let's touch on the main disadvantages first: 1. Rather crowded. But we found it manageable. 2. Fake exhibits. But still very well made and impressive overall. And here's the long...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank maryyeo
    Reviewed 7 November 2018 via mobile
    Not free anymore. ¥30pp.

    Great for my 4yr old. He had a great time looking at the various exhibits. There is a children’s play area, and they have scheduled fossils “digging” which was really enjoyable for my kid. The outside has some interesting sculptures. It’s a fun place to...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank alex_in_chicago
    Reviewed 11 October 2018 via mobile
    Great trip out

    The museum itself is beautiful and I spent half a day wandering around. I did get an audio guide but I didn’t use it much, there was plenty of information already by the displays. Some of the taxidermy made me laugh a lot! Was disappointed...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank JadeL74
    Reviewed 29 August 2018 via mobile
    Bad taxidermy, crowded - otherwise cool

    Why does this museum have two pages? Well, overall it was a nice visit, informative and all, I liked the fossil part and the dinosaurs. I also REALLY enjoyed the bad taxidermy- I think the lion has some sort of cult following by now. Downside?...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank ankyfire
    Reviewed 27 August 2018
    The best natural history museums in the world !!!

    I have seen many natural history museums around the world including USA, Russia, Mongolia and many European countries. I can say without any doubt that this is the best in the world. I have never seen so many dinosaurs anywhere else. Museum is beautifully designed...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank OmerYalcinkaya
    Reviewed 16 August 2018 via mobile
    Excellent day out for kids

    I visited this museum with my 7yr old daughter who is absolutely obsessed with animals. As it was during the summer holiday for Chinese kids, the place was pretty crowded even on a week day. But then, what’s not crowded in China? I would recommend...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank AnamariaA
    Reviewed 15 August 2018
    Loved It!

    This museum was such a treat! Some of the taxidermy is not great (lions and leopards) but everything else is very well preserved and looked after. The butterfly exhibit is beautiful and the dinosaur exhibits will be a huge hit with children or paleontology fans!

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Ishimiagi
    Reviewed 7 June 2018
    The dinosaurs alone are worth the trip!

    The Shanghai Natural History Museum is really cool! It opened about two years ago. The building is laid out on about four levels. You take an elevator to the top and gradually walk your way down. There are plenty of stuffed animals and skeletons, but...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank Bryce S
    Reviewed 1 June 2018
    Shanghai Natural History Museum takes time but it is an amazing experience

    Shanghai Natural History Museum takes time but it is an amazing experience, I warmly recommend it if you have time.

    Date of experience: July 2017
    Thank Sam-likes-to-travel
    Reviewed 6 May 2018 via mobile
    Not so hidden Gem

    Shanghai Natural History Museum is a great place to spend a long afternoon. At only 30 RMB pp (25 for seniors) it is a great deal as well. We spent 4 hours there. Free guided tours are available at certain spots. As a non-Chinese speaker,...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    3  Thank MonkeyKing814
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    Nomin B
    22 October 2015|
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    Response from okumare | Reviewed this property |
    Hello, the museum is located within walking distance of subway station West Nanjing Road exit 2 that is 2 blocks away or People Square exit 9~10. Distance is more less 3 blocks, or can take taxi, should be no more than 15~17... More
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    12 July 2015|
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    Response from travelerxhan | Reviewed this property |
    The museum is open on all days. I can't remember when they open but I seem to remember it's early, 8 or 9 am, and they close at 5:15pm with the last tickets being sold at 4:45pm.
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