Overview
Opened in 2015 next to the Jing'an Sculpture Park, the Shanghai Natural History Museum is one of China's largest natural history museums, distinguished by its spiral nautilus-shell architecture and rooftop garden. Its 10 permanent galleries display about 240,000 specimens and models spanning dinosaur fossils, a mammoth skeleton, the origins of the universe and life, evolution, and ecosystems, with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs a hit with children. Adults CNY 30, students/seniors CNY 12; online reservation is mandatory. Directly at Exit 1 of Natural History Museum Station (Metro Line 13).
Travel Tips
Online booking opens 7 days ahead; no on-site ticket sales. The 4D theater requires a separate reservation.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Shanghai, China from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Shanghai Natural History Museum
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Jing'an Temple
A 1,700-year-old temple standing incongruously amid a forest of skyscrapers.
📍 1.1km away
Yu Garden
A classical Ming-dynasty garden tucked in the heart of downtown Shanghai.
📍 4.0km away
Things to Do in Shanghai
Huangpu River Night Cruise
A 50-minute cruise on the Huangpu River between the Bund and Pudong, with sweeping night views of both banks. Standard fare about CNY 120
Pudong Maglev Train Ride
Ride the Maglev train from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station at 431 km/h — covering the distance in just 8 minutes. The world's fastest commercial train. One-way CNY 50
Bund Night Walk
Stroll the Bund promenade and admire the magical night views on both sides of the Huangpu River. Night lighting on 18:30-22:00. Free