Karamay Science and Technology Museum
克拉玛依市科学技术馆
A city science museum with a petroleum focus, where you can learn about drilling, oil extraction and refining. It has many interactive exhibits, making it good for families.
The Karamay Science and Technology Museum is in the southern part of the city. Its modern architecture houses permanent galleries focused on petroleum technology, including exploration, drilling, extraction and refining, along with interactive exhibits on basic science and space flight. It’s a good place for kids to learn how “Oil City” came to be. Admission is usually free or by reservation, and the museum is closed on Mondays (check official notices). Allow about 1.5 hours. It can be combined with No. 1 Well and the Karamay Museum on the same day, and it’s a good indoor option when the weather is hot or windy.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays (per official information)