Shanghai Natural History Museum Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-09 · 4 min read

This Shanghai Natural History Museum Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a museum dedicated to natural history in the city of Shanghai. It is one of the largest museums of natural sciences in China. Formerly housed in the Shanghai Cotton Exchange Building, the museum was moved to a purpose-built site in the Jing'an Sculpture Park in 2015.

Itinerary summary

• Suggested time: 2-3 hours
• 510 Beijing West Road, Jing'an District (inside Sculpture Park)
• Metro Line 13 to Natural History Museum
• Theme: 'Nature, People, Harmony'

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Shanghai Natural History Museum

Address: 510 Beijing West Road, Jing'an District

Practical info

• Tickets: 30 CNY adult, 12 CNY student
• Hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00), closed Mon
• Transport: Metro Line 13 to Natural History Museum
• Tip: start at B1 'Mystery of Origins'; dinosaur and life hall are highlights

Photographs

Shanghai Natural History Museum (New) 01

Photo: SSYoung · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Shanghai Natural History Museum - entrance

Photo: Jiapeng · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Shanghai Natural History Museum by Joy of Museum

Photo: Joyofmuseums · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• Shanghai Natural History Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Natural_History_Museum