About
The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is an interactive science museum in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, at 2000 Century Avenue. Its Chinese name is 上海科技馆. It is a place where the displays are meant to be touched, tried and tested rather than only looked at.
What you will find
The museum's exhibitions cover the natural sciences, technology and innovation. Visitors move between galleries on the physical world, the mechanics of how things work and the ideas driving new technology, with a strong emphasis on hands-on exhibits.
- Interactive exhibits across the natural sciences
- Galleries on technology and innovation
- An IMAX theater
Who it suits
The museum is a popular choice for families, since the hands-on displays hold the attention of younger visitors while giving adults plenty to explore alongside them. Its IMAX theater offers a different way to spend part of the visit, and makes a sensible break between galleries.
Planning your visit
The museum is in Pudong, on the east side of the Huangpu River, so allow time for the journey from the city centre. For the latest details, call the museum on +86-21-6854-2000 before you set out. Because the galleries are interactive, a visit can easily fill a good part of a day, and the surrounding Pudong area gives you options for a meal or a walk afterwards.
