Dalian Natural History Museum, a stunning palace of natural science.

💻Basic Information • Address: No. 40, Xicun Street, Heishijiao, Shahekou District • Recommended duration: 2-3 hours ⌚️Opening Hours • July 1 to September 30: • Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 - 16:30 (last entry at 16:00) • Saturday to Sunday: 9:00 - 18:30 (last entry at 18:00) • Monday: Closed 🚗Transportation • Self-driving: Parking fee is CNY 5, no time limit. • Subway: Line 1 to Heishijiao Station, Exit B, then walk about 856 meters. • Bus: Take bus No. 16, 28, 406, 509, 1121, etc. 🎫Ticket Information • Free: No ticket required, no reservation required during peak season, enter the museum directly with your ID card. ✅Recommended Route • Recommended order: 1F → B1 → 2F → 3F 👀Exhibition Hall Layout • 1F: Earth Exhibition Hall/Mesozoic Exhibition Hall, displaying the evolution of the earth and dinosaur fossils. • B1: Kenneth E. Behring Exhibition Hall, rare animal specimens, and restoration of tropical rainforest and other scenes. • 2F: Marine Mammal Exhibition Hall/Marine Fish Exhibition Hall/Marine Invertebrate and Algae Exhibition Hall/Cenozoic Exhibition Hall, displaying a variety of marine life. • 3F: Wetland Exhibition Hall/Terrestrial Animal and Plant Exhibition Hall/Northeast Forest Animal Exhibition Hall, Siberian tiger, black bear and other animal specimens. ⚠️Notice • Facilities and services: Free hot water, strollers, wheelchairs, rest area and air conditioning are available. • Luggage storage: Free luggage storage service is available at the service desk on the 1st floor. • Shopping tips: The water in the store at the entrance is cheaper. • Commemorative activities: There are stamp machines on each floor, you can buy a book to stamp. • Barrier-free facilities: There are elevators on each floor for the convenience of the disabled. • Nearby attractions: The museum is close to Heishijiao Park, you can visit it along the way. • Interpretation service: Interpretation service is available in the museum, suitable for children to learn. • Smell tips: The specimens are soaked in formalin, it is recommended to wear a mask if you are sensitive to smell. 🙆Queue Tips • Best time: Arrive before 8:45 in the morning or after 14:30 in the afternoon, there are fewer people in line. • Sun protection: Prepare for sun protection, bring a sun umbrella and enough water.