Museum · SHANGHAI
Shanghai Natural History Museum
上海自然博物馆 · Shànghǎi Zìrán Bówùguǎn
About
Modern natural-history museum in Jing'an Sculpture Park. Strong dinosaur collection; family-friendly.
Shanghai Natural History Museum opened in 2015 in a striking shell-shaped building partly buried in Jing'an Sculpture Park. 11,000 m² across multiple levels with substantial dinosaur skeletons, mammal taxidermy, evolution exhibits. Designed for family visits; English signage adequate.
How to get there
Metro Line 13 to Shanghai Natural History Museum.
When to visit
Weekday morning.
Other attractions in Shanghai
Itineraries featuring this site
- Accessible China — mobility-friendly 7 days in Beijing and Shanghai
7d · Seven days in Beijing and Shanghai planned for visitors with mobility limitations — step-free access, English-language signage, accessible transport and accommodation notes throughout.
- Family China classic — 10 days Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai
10d · Ten days at a child-friendly pace: Beijing history, Xi'an warriors, Chengdu pandas and Shanghai's waterfront — the four cities that deliver the widest variety for families with school-age children.
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