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Beijing Museum of Natural History
Beijing, China
3-4 hours
About
It houses more than 430,000 specimens covering paleontology, zoology, botany and anthropology. World-famous exhibits include the complete Stegodon skeleton and the 26-meter-long Mamenchisaurus fossil. Permanent galleries display dinosaur fossils, ancient mammals, aquatic organisms and the evolution of mankind. With immersive dinosaur displays and popular science interactive zones, it is a top destination for dinosaur lovers, family education and natural science enthusiasts.
Travel Tips
- All visitors, including children and seniors, require real-name advance reservation via official WeChat account
- Tickets are released at 11:00 daily for visits up to 3 days ahead
- Metro Line 8 Tianqiao Station is recommended; public parking nearby is limited
- Tripods, selfie sticks and flash photography are prohibited inside exhibition halls to protect specimens
- Do not touch display cases and fossil exhibits
- Drones are banned within the museum compound
- Large luggage can be stored at the baggage counter
- Temporary special exhibitions require separate tickets
Facilities
Free WiFiGift ShopPhotography Allowed
AdmissionFree Entry
Opening Hours
MonClosed
Tue08:00 - 17:00
Wed09:00 - 17:00
Thu09:00 - 17:00
Fri09:00 - 17:00
Sat09:00 - 18:00
Sun09:00 - 18:00
Best Time to Visit
April – May and September – October