China Science and Technology Museum
The national science and technology museum beside Olympic Park, its "Luban lock" shape symbolizing the wisdom of craftsmen: permanent halls include "Light of China" (ancient science and technology), "Exploration and Discovery" and "Science and Life"; the actual "Shenzhou" spacecraft return capsule and robot shows are hugely popular, and the Children's Science Hall and dome thea…
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:30-17:00·closed Mondays
- Ticket
- CNY 30 (Main Hall)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The national science and technology museum beside Olympic Park, its "Luban lock" shape symbolizing the wisdom of craftsmen: permanent exhibition halls include "Light of China" (ancient science and technology), "Exploration and Discovery" and "Science and Life"; the actual "Shenzhou" spacecraft return capsule and robot performances are extremely popular, and the Children's Science Hall and dome theater are family hot spots. Main Hall tickets at CNY 30 are budget-friendly; closed Mondays; can be combined with the Bird's Nest and Water Cube into a one-day Olympic Park itinerary.
Getting there: Metro Line 5, Datunlu Dong Station
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