Sichuan Science and Technology Museum
四川科技馆
A science museum on the north side of Tianfu Square, on the former site of the Wansui (“Long Live”) Exhibition Hall. The large statue of Chairman Mao at its entrance is one of Chengdu’s city landmarks.
The Sichuan Science and Technology Museum building was completed in 1969 as the “Mao Zedong Thought Victory Long Live Exhibition Hall.” The tall statue of Chairman Mao in front is still a symbol of Tianfu Square. Today the museum has interactive galleries on aerospace, robotics and virtual reality, as well as a children’s science playground, which is great for kids. Entry is free with advance booking (some cinemas charge admission). It is closed on Mondays. Get off at Tianfu Square Station on Metro Line 1 or 2 and walk out, and you can combine it with the Sichuan Art Museum and the Chengdu Museum on the same day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Tianfu Square
- Chengdu Museum
- People's Park & Heming Teahouse
- Shaocheng Neighborhood (Kuixinglou Street & Paotongshu Street)
- Jinjiang Theatre (Sichuan Opera)
- Kuanzhai Alley
- Huaxiba (Former West China Union University)
- Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li