Shenzhen’s long-awaited Natural History Museum is preparing to welcome its first visitors this summer, with trial operations set to begin next Tuesday, June 30, ahead of its official opening on July 28.
Located in the Yanzi Lake area of Pingshan District, the new venue is set to become the largest comprehensive natural history museum in South China. Spanning 105,300 square metres, it is one of Shenzhen’s major cultural projects and aims to bring the story of nature, science and local ecology together under one striking roof.
The building’s design takes inspiration from a river delta, echoing the nearby Pingshan River and blending the museum into its surrounding landscape. Inside, visitors can expect a mix of traditional displays, immersive scenes and digital projections, creating a journey that moves from the scale of the cosmos to the natural environment of Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.
8 Theme Halls with Permanent Exhibitions
The museum’s permanent exhibitions are arranged across eight themed halls: Universe, Earth, Evolution, Dinosaurs, Humans, Biology, Ecology and Home.
Together, they trace 4.6 billion years of Earth’s history, from the formation of the planet to the rise of life, dinosaurs, human origins and the ecological systems that shape the world today. The museum will also display rare wildlife specimens, including African elephants and polar bears, which are being relocated from the Shenzhen Museum in Futian District.
How To Get There
The museum will be free to enter, making it a major new cultural and family-friendly destination for Shenzhen. Visitors can reach the venue by taking Metro Line 16 to Shaba Station and leaving via Exit D, or by taking the Shenzhen SkyShuttle to Natural History Museum West Station.
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