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Shanghai Natural History Museum celebrates 70 years with a dinosaur makeover
Updated: Nov 5, 2026
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After 54 years on display, a familiar dinosaur has a new head in Shanghai.
Marking its 70th anniversary, Shanghai Natural History Museum presents the 70th Anniversary of Shanghai Natural History Museum, featuring 140 treasures from its collection. Highlights include a newly reconstructed skull of the museum's famous Mamenchisaurus, incorporating the latest scientific research, alongside rare fossils, specimens, and other natural wonders.
Dates: Until Nov 30
Venue: B2 Temporary Exhibition Hall, Shanghai Natural History Museum
Opening hours: 9 am-5 pm (last entry: 4 pm; closed Tuesdays)
Admission: Free exhibition; museum ticket required (30 yuan ($4) for adults). Book online via the museum's official WeChat account.
