Shanghai Astronomy Museum
上海天文馆
One of the largest astronomy museums in the world by floor area, with a huge planetarium hall and meteorite exhibits, a must for stargazers.
The Shanghai Astronomy Museum, a branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, is located in the Lingang New Area and opened in 2021. Its architecture is inspired by the orbits of celestial bodies and consists of a circular skylight, an inverted dome and a spherical planetarium hall. Exhibition zones include Homeland, Cosmos and Expedition, displaying meteorites, astronomical instruments and interactive installations. The dome theater and planetarium shows charge extra. Admission is about RMB 30, and advance real-name reservations are usually required several days ahead. The museum is generally closed on Mondays. Take Metro Line 16 to Lingang Avenue Station. The museum is about 70 km from the city center and can be combined with Dishui Lake and Haichang Ocean Park.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dishui Lake
- Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
- Shanghai Wild Animal Park
- Xinchang Ancient Town
- Shanghai Disney Resort
- Zhaojialou Ancient Town
- Hengsha Island
- Century Park (Shanghai)