Complete Guide to Visiting the National Museum of Natural History: From Dinosaur Fossils to African Savanna in One Trip

The Past and Present of the National Museum of Natural History ✨Opened in 1951 ✨Upgraded and renamed in 2023 Many friends ask me: Where did the Beijing Museum of Natural History go? That's right! It's now the National Museum of Natural History itself～🤩 🏛️ Museum Profile 📍Address: 126 Tianqiao South Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🕒Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed on Mondays 📏Area: 23,000㎡ 🏆Rating: National First-Class Museum 💎Collections: Over 400,000 rare specimens (the most in China!) 🔥Must-See: Biological Evolution Theme Exhibition 🎟️ Ticket Tips ✨Free Ticket Booking Guide✨ ⏰Released daily at 11:00, book 3 days in advance 🍀Free but extremely popular - set your alarm❗️ 💰On-site Tickets: ¥20 each ⏱️240 tickets available at 9:00/13:00 daily (first come, first served) ⚠️ Important Notice 3rd floor exhibition halls and 4D cinema are under maintenance 🚧 Reopening date TBD - follow official WeChat for updates 🔊 Visitor Services 🎧Audio Guide: ¥20 rental (¥200 deposit) 👓AR Glasses: ¥68 rental (cutting-edge experience) 📸AR Magic Camera: ¥48 per use (perfect photos) ♿️Free Wheelchair Rental: Thoughtful service✔️ 🎤Free Guided Tours: Listen for announcements 🍔 Dining Guide No restaurant inside❗️ Bring snacks or packed lunch Plenty of nearby restaurants for lunch options 🚇 Transportation Subway: Line 8 Tianqiao Station Exit B (direct access) Parking: Tianqiao Art Center Underground Parking (4 floors, just across the street) 🦕🐘 3-Hour Highlight Route (Efficient Version) 1️⃣B1 Dinosaur Park (Must-see!) 20+ animated dinosaur replicas - feel like you've traveled to Jurassic times! 2️⃣F Theme Exhibition Halls (Stunning Photo Spots) 5 major zones showcasing Earth's life history: 🦕Giant dinosaur skeletons 🐞Millions of insect specimens 🐳Marine life evolution Each section is a treasure trove of knowledge～ 2️⃣F World Cultures Exhibition (Visual Feast) 🌿Lush plant world displays 🌍Immersive African savanna experience Bonus: Recreated Maasai tribe village! Special Exhibition: Ancient Swordsmen🦕 (Limited Time) 60+ rare fossil specimens Stegosaurus-themed educational display ⏳Until September 11 3️⃣B1 Mini Aquarium (Photo Spot) 🦈Mini underwater tunnel 🤳Perfect place for shark selfies 📸 Visiting Tips: Wear comfortable shoes - huge venue! Bring fully charged power banks (400-photo warning) Weekends get crowded - consider off-peak visits ✨Life will find its way✨ Witness 4 billion years of evolutionary history Undoubtedly Beijing's most worthwhile science destination!🌟