Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
4.5
Tuesday
09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 15:30
Thursday
09:00 - 15:30
Friday
09:00 - 15:30
Saturday
09:00 - 15:30
Sunday
09:00 - 15:30
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Neighbourhood: Jing'an
The heart of this neighborhood is the Jing'an Temple, while the main artery of excitement and entertainment is West Nanjing Road. Large, flashy malls, luxe residential high-rises and trendy nightlife areas can be found along West Nanjing Road, but areas off the busy street have quiet cafes and independent boutiques.
How to get there
- Xinzha Road • 8 min walk
- West Nanjing Road • 9 min walk
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4.5
401 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
130
Average
36
Poor
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Terrible
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Jenn S
Los Altos, CA56 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
Very spacious, affordable at just 30rmb for adults and kids under 1.3m free. Many dinosaurs in skeleton and animatronic form, many taxidermied animals of the past, a good collection of minerals and rocks, and ecology of shanghai. It was empty on a Friday morning. The sculpture garden outside is a big plus for little kids. Only negative is I think most of the items except the rocks are replicas, including the stuffed animals but maybe it's not bad since those animals are endangered or extinct. We did have to buy our tickets on wechat, show health code and passports to enter as foreigners.
Written 7 November 2020
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Jo-Ann
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,994 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Four floors of beautifully arranged creativity and loads of information. There are cafes and souvenir shops too. Its park outside is gigantic and very well maintained. A lovely visit indeed.
Written 26 October 2020
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Kristine K
119 contributions
Dec 2019
Very large museum. Almost overwhelming. Well laid out. Spacious. Very clean and well maintained. Plenty of restrooms and areas to sit down & rest. Easily accessible location. Something for everyone. We spent about 4 hours here & did not see everything. If possible, we recommend going on a week day as holidays & weekends can be a little busy. Worth your time even if you only go thru a few sections. Younger children maybe bored. The outside area around the building lovely space to sit and have a snack or to people watch. There are lockers available at the front door for temporary storage.
Written 20 October 2020
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Jane
Cali, Colombia18 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
I wasn’t expecting that much, but this place is full of so many interesting things to see, that after some time I was already tired of walking. It’s incredible, I really liked it! The ticket was only 30rmb, which I was very surprised about it.
I just wish people were not that loud, so the visit could have been more pleasant.
I just wish people were not that loud, so the visit could have been more pleasant.
Written 13 October 2020
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dizzystar1
Suzhou, China167 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Lots to see and explore. Modern, clean and informative. Only 30RMB for adults. Young kids are free. Well worth a visit.
Written 11 July 2020
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Eric Carter Hah
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,576 contributions
Jan 2020
Yes I am a nerd when it comes to natural history! I spent about 5 hours at this amazing museum!
Being here makes me feel like I’m a kid running wild in a candy store that has toys and filled with all you can eat chocolates! And during our trip here, the museum had also unveiled a new exhibit. The polar bear. An amazing specimen. I was soo amazed and focus and I totally did not get a lot of shots. Will I come back again, YES!
Being here makes me feel like I’m a kid running wild in a candy store that has toys and filled with all you can eat chocolates! And during our trip here, the museum had also unveiled a new exhibit. The polar bear. An amazing specimen. I was soo amazed and focus and I totally did not get a lot of shots. Will I come back again, YES!
Written 2 July 2020
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Anabeesbee
Shanghai, China28 contributions
Apr 2020
Absolutely loved going to this museum with my little one. The exhibitions are displayed well, it really makes the animal come to life. The Dinosaur is not to be missed. Although I would like to see more areas for resting and more crowd control, especially if you have little ones trying to get into an elevator. Will not suggest going any time in the summer, and avoid weekends.
Written 3 May 2020
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Kari Hakala
Shanghai, China661 contributions
Apr 2020 • Family
Living in Shanghai with a child this is one of the places they will learn about nature and it’s fun. This is one of the most interesting Natural History museums I have visited, because there is something for every member of family.
Tickets
Cost in 30 rmb
Children under 1.3 m are free.
Senior 65v + 25 rmb
Due corona you must show your the health qr code with passport and respite your number before being allowed to buy a ticket.
You must wear a mask the whole time
Restaurants
They are not open
Now there are less visitors, but highly suggest the visit because the places are clean and the staff can focus answering you.
Tickets
Cost in 30 rmb
Children under 1.3 m are free.
Senior 65v + 25 rmb
Due corona you must show your the health qr code with passport and respite your number before being allowed to buy a ticket.
You must wear a mask the whole time
Restaurants
They are not open
Now there are less visitors, but highly suggest the visit because the places are clean and the staff can focus answering you.
Written 12 April 2020
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Sangkun L
Shanghai, China244 contributions
May 2019
The Museum has lots of valuable things to see and quite educational value has.
Accessibility: COnvenient from METRO just 10min ault base work.
Enter: You may guess, Shanaghai is big city, so everywhere crowed with People
Infrastructure: If avoide peak season or time, you can find some public seat for short rest.
Cost: Tickets are little bit high but discount poilcy for students , food are expensive
Public etiquette: You can guess.....
Accessibility: COnvenient from METRO just 10min ault base work.
Enter: You may guess, Shanaghai is big city, so everywhere crowed with People
Infrastructure: If avoide peak season or time, you can find some public seat for short rest.
Cost: Tickets are little bit high but discount poilcy for students , food are expensive
Public etiquette: You can guess.....
Written 27 February 2020
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mttdaniellee
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Oct 2019
A very big eyes opening and experience visit . Lots to see and lots to learn . Very good to see school children in groups visiting to gain knowledge .
Written 29 January 2020
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Ming Hui Y
10 contributions
How much does it cost for a child that is 12 years old?
V Sridhar S
Bengaluru, India92 contributions
In most places, the entry cutoff is not by age but by height. 130 / 140 cms.
S Tang
Hong Kong, China36 contributions
How much are each ticket for adults?
ayam goreng
8 contributions
Very cheap. Rmb30
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SHANGHAI NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (JING'AN) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an) is open:
- Tue - Sun 09:00 - 15:30
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