Chengdu Museum of Natural History Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

The Chengdu Museum of Natural History is a comprehensive museum that integrates science education, cultural exchange, and leisure and entertainment. [Opening Hours and Tickets] • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 pm), closed on Mondays (except public holidays). • Ticket price: Free, but reservations are required. You can make a reservation online via the official WeChat account or website. After a successful reservation, you can exchange your reservation for an admission ticket at the ticket service center. • Special groups: The elderly, the weak, the sick, the disabled, and pregnant women can go to the "Special Groups" window at the ticket service center to purchase tickets. Exhibition Hall Introduction • Geological Environment Hall: Displays the formation of the universe and the earth, the formation of the Sichuan Basin and the Chengdu Plain, and more. The hall has a huge simulated solar system, creating an atmosphere of the vast universe. • Mineral Resources Hall: Displays the types and characteristics of natural resources such as minerals, ores, and gemstones. The colorful ore specimens are beautiful. • Dragon in Sichuan and Chongqing Hall: With the Mamenchisaurus fossil as the representative, this hall displays dozens of dinosaur fossils from around the world. It is one of the museum's treasures. • Dinosaur Exploration Hall: Dinosaurs "resurrected" through digital touch display technology. You can touch and control the dinosaur's breathing, observe the operation of its organs, and even feed it virtually. • Life Exploration Hall: With the theme of "biodiversity," this hall displays specimens of red pandas, snow leopards, owls, black bears, and more. The specimens are lifelike and in various poses. • Colorful Life Hall: Displays rare animal specimens from around the world, such as Malayan tapirs, orangutans, and jaguars. • Temporary Exhibition Hall: Various themed exhibitions are held from time to time. For specific exhibition information, please follow the museum's official WeChat account. [Travel Tips] • Visit order: It is recommended to start from the Geological Environment Hall and Mineral Resources Hall on the first floor, and gradually visit upwards. Finally, enjoy the architectural landscape of the entire museum and the urban scenery from the observation deck on the fourth floor. • Guided tours: The museum provides regular on-site group guided tours, with a fee of CNY 20 per person per session. During the opening hours, tours are available every hour from 10:00 am. • Interactive experience: There are several interactive experience areas in the museum, such as the "Mineral World Waterfall Screen Interactive System" and VR digital telescope, which allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of natural science knowledge during their visit. • Photos: The museum has many exquisite exhibits and unique architectural landscapes, making it a great place for taking photos. However, please do not use flash or touch the exhibits. [Notes] • Civilized visit: Please abide by the museum's civilized conventions, take care of the exhibits and public facilities, and maintain environmental hygiene. • Security check: You must cooperate with the staff for security checks when entering the museum. It is strictly forbidden to bring any prohibited items or pets into the museum. • Special groups: Children, the elderly, and people with limited mobility must be accompanied by an adult. [Nearby Recommendations] • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: Not far from the museum, it is a world-famous ex-situ conservation base, scientific research and breeding base, and public education base for giant pandas. • Eastern Suburb Memory: Formerly Chengdu East Music Park, it is a multicultural park that integrates music, art, drama, photography, and other cultural forms. It is suitable for art lovers. We hope this guide will help you better plan your visit to the Chengdu Museum of Natural History and enjoy an unforgettable journey of natural science exploration!