Shanghai Astronomy Museum | Ultimate Guide to Cosmic Exploration Research Tour

As a top player, LAN must share this Shanghai Astronomy Museum research tour guide with everyone, taking you on an immersive exploration of the universe's mysteries! I. Ticket Booking Secrets Shanghai Astronomy Museum tickets are hard to get. Master these techniques to make booking easier: 1. Follow the official account: Search "Shanghai Astronomy Museum" on WeChat and follow. 2. Prepare in advance: Book two days ahead; working days are less crowded than weekends. Click "Visit" menu - "Ticket Channel", enter "Personal Center" - "Real-name Information Management" - "Add Visitor", and enter all visitors' information (including children). 3. Set an alarm: Set an alarm for 9:25 AM, watch the ticket page closely at 9:29 AM, and click "Admission Ticket" as soon as it turns 9:30 AM. 4. Select information: Choose date, time slot, and ticket type. Remember to add free tickets for children. After confirming, select adult real-name information, link children, fill in contact info, submit the booking and pay immediately. II. Activity Reservations 1. Dome movies: Purchase on the same day as your admission ticket at exactly 10:00 AM. Set an alarm for 9:55 AM. Enter the ticket page, click "Movie Tickets" at 10:00 AM, select date - dome theater - showtime - seats (groups of more than 2 people should consider booking separately), fill in real-name and contact information, then pay. 2. Exhibition courses: Each person is limited to 1 exhibition activity per day. Each account can make up to 2 reservations per day for a maximum of 3 people each time. Both children and adults need reservations. Reservations open in two batches at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. After entering the museum, click "Visit" - "Exhibition Course Reservation", register and complete your information, add visitors, select exhibition, session and participants during open times, and remember to screenshot for reference. For children under 6, "Curious Planet" is recommended. III. Research Tour Routes 1. First floor "Home" exhibition: From Earth to the Solar System, featuring giant celestial models for a tangible sense of our cosmic home. Don't miss the Optical Planetarium where you can lie down to view the stars and experience the romance of outdoor stargazing. 2. Second floor "Universe" exhibition: Explore the mysteries of the universe's origin, gravity, and black holes. The Interstellar Corridor is high-tech, with interactive experiments making abstract knowledge fun and easy to understand. 3. Third floor "Journey" exhibition: Learn about humanity's exploration of the universe and step into a 1:1 replica of a space capsule to experience astronauts' life in space. 4. First floor "Chinese Astronomy" exhibition: Appreciate ancient Chinese astronomical exploration and wisdom, from mythology to astronomical instruments, experiencing thousands of years of astronomical culture. IV. Practical Tips 1. Transportation: Subway Line 16 to Dishui Lake Station is recommended. Take exits 2 or 4 and walk for 10 minutes. 2. Food: Restaurants are available on the basement and second floors. You can also bring your own food (hot water is provided). McDonald's and Subway are available near the subway station. 3. Photography: The giant planet models in the Home exhibition, the Interstellar Corridor in the Universe exhibition, and the spiral staircase are all photogenic. Go early to avoid crowds.