Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Family Half-Day

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 5 min read

This Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Family Half-Day is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a large museum in Pudong, Shanghai, close to Century Park, the largest park within the inner districts of the city. It is one of China's most-visited museums. It received 1,351,000 visitors in 2020, despite a fall of attendance of 72 percent from 2019 due to restrictions and reduced tourism imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Itinerary summary

• Address: 浦东新区世纪大道2000号
• Level: 5A-rated scenic area
• Suggested time: 3-5 hours
• 2000 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area
• Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

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 Science and Technology Museum

Address: 2000 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area

Practical info

• Tickets: 45 CNY adult, 22 CNY student (check official)
• Hours: 9:00-17:15 (last entry 16:30), closed Mon
• Transport: Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, exit 7
• Tip: start at B1 Animal World, work up by floor

Photographs

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Photo: Empire Du Milieu · · Source · CC0

Shanghai - Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Exterior

Photo: Greg Peterson · · Source · CC BY 2.0

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum from Shanghai Museum East (20251026161438)

Photo: N509FZ · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• Shanghai Science and Technology Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Science_and_Technology_Museum