National Natural History Museum of China
A pioneer of China's natural science museums, founded in 1951 (formerly the Beijing Museum of Natural History): the dinosaur skeleton group in the Ancient Reptile Hall and the fossil skull of the ancient Yellow River elephant are star exhibits; the recreated "Dinosaur Park" scenes are the biggest hit with kids, and the displays of flora, fauna and anthropology are compre…
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00·closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A pioneer of China's natural science museums, founded in 1951 (formerly the Beijing Museum of Natural History): the dinosaur skeleton group in the Ancient Reptile Hall and the fossil skull of the ancient Yellow River elephant are star exhibits; the recreated "Dinosaur Park" scenes are the biggest hit with kids, and the displays of flora, fauna and anthropology are comprehensive. Free (reservation required); closed Mondays; located on Tianqiao South Street, it can be combined with the Temple of Heaven into a "temples + science" family itinerary.
Getting there: Metro Line 2/8, Qianmen Station
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