Half-Day Tour of Shanghai Natural History Museum
- From the prehistoric era dominated by dinosaurs to human civilization today, decode the 4.6-billion-year epic of life on Earth in one stop.
- 360° panoramic screen recreates ecological wonders from the Arctic to the rainforest; dance with penguins, hear the wildebeest bray, and immerse yourself in the environment.
- Flexible choice of group tours/small groups, with a dedicated guide to unlock the little-known facts behind the exhibits, refusing superficial sightseeing.
What to expect
- In the morning, visitors gather at the main entrance of the Shanghai Natural History Museum. They can choose between a shared guided tour (sharing a guide with other visitors, offering good value) or a VIP small group customized tour (exclusive guide, flexible route planning) based on their needs, then embark on a journey to explore the mysteries of life:
- “River of Life” Exhibition Area:
- Closely observe giant dinosaur skeletons (such as Mamenchisaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex restoration models), feeling the awe of prehistoric Earth's overlords;
- Touch interactive screens to decode the fossil formation process and listen to paleontologists recreate ancient ecological scenes.
- “Diversity of Ecosystems” Exhibition Hall:
- From the wildebeest migration on the African savanna to the penguin families on polar glaciers, 360° panoramic projection recreates global ecological wonders;
- Participate in the "Animal Camouflage" interactive game to uncover the survival wisdom of creatures like chameleons and stick insects.
- “Life Experiment Field” Unit:
- Observe the scale structure of butterfly wings under a microscope and personally create a "bionic wing" experimental model;
- At the "Genetic Code" exhibit, witness the rotating mystery of the DNA double helix through AR technology.
- “Treasures of the Earth” Exhibition Area:
- Touch ancient marine creature fossils from the Himalayas and listen to the epic story of continental drift;
- Participate in a "Volcanic Eruption Simulation Experiment" to feel the explosive power of the Earth's internal energy.
- After the tour, you can also choose to continue exploring the "Big Bang" Astronomical Exhibition Hall or the "Colorful Life" Butterfly Pavilion, immersing yourself in this 4.6-billion-year epic of Earth.
Kind Reminder:
- The Shanghai Natural History Museum is closed on Mondays. If you plan to visit, please choose a day other than Monday.
- The shared tour package does not include admission tickets. Please book them in advance before your trip.
- The meeting point is at the Shanghai Natural History Museum. Please arrive on time as agreed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Reviews
it was a good 2hrs spent in the Natutal history of museum. Foreigners are required to redeem a physical ticket over the counter before entering. everyone is given an earpiece for real time explanation of the exhibits. it’s informative & engaging way to enjoy the museum. dinosaur park access is not covered & require an additional 88yen per pax. the explanation of this area is included in the KLOOK guided tour. after the 2 hr session, we are free to explore the sections that was not covered. overall a good 3.5hrs spent here. highly recommended!
it is awesome for first time travel over. it is with tour guide. However, is not necessary for it. Can rent a AI guide after enter the museum.
The trip was great, and the instructor was excellent and very attentive to the children. Thank you! 😊
Tour guide: The explanation was very clear and engaging.
recommend to engage the tour guide for better and fruitful tour.
Coordination was poorly done. Unsure what went wrong with the agent and museum system. All information provided synchronized with our official document and it took some effort for agent to get our information registered with the museum system. On the day of event, we were unable to unite with the guide as we wasn't pre alert on the exchange of ticket at the ticket office. Guide was patient to meet us and handle the situation well. However, when the tour started then we realised we were arranged to join a group of kids. Although it is a great learning process but as tourist we are not there to witness the witiness and how indepth knowledgeable of nowsaday kids, also to attend their q & a session. We deviated from the group after a while and wonder off on our own. But guide was knowledgeable and patient.
Good to know
The tour offers a 2-hour in-depth professional guided tour of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, with flexible options for group or private tours. Due to the special nature of museum guided tours, if you choose a group tour, we recommend arriving at the museum 15-20 minutes in advance to ensure your tour runs smoothly and is completed in full.
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