Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Museum Large science museum in Shanghai focusing on technology

A large, hands‑on science museum in Shanghai’s Pudong with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and live demonstrations. Families and school groups come for exhibits on space, robotics and natural history.

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The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a large public museum in Pudong, Shanghai, focused on science, technology and natural history exhibitions. It occupies a sizable multi-floor building next to Century Park and is a major destination for families and school groups.

Museum galleries cover a range of subjects including life sciences, physical sciences, earth science and technology, with a mix of permanent displays and temporary exhibitions. The site also includes theatre and demonstration facilities used for educational programming and large-format film presentations.

The museum was developed as part of Shanghai’s modern museum infrastructure to provide public science education and exhibition space for the city’s growing population and visitor numbers. It attracts sizable daily visitor numbers and is an established part of Shanghai’s cultural attractions.

The museum sits beside Century Park in the Pudong district and is directly served by the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum metro station on Line 2, providing easy access from central Shanghai and the wider metro area.

  • Public transport access: Located adjacent to Century Park and served directly by the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum metro station on Metro Line 2, making it highly accessible by public transit.

What to See #

  • Main exhibition halls: Permanent exhibition halls covering natural history, life sciences, technology and interactive displays, spread across a large multi-floor building next to Century Park in Pudong.
  • Theatre and demonstration facilities: An on-site large-format theatre and demonstration areas used for educational film and planetarium-style shows, often used by school groups and families.
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
No. 2000 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China
31.2203, 121.5378
Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:15pm, closed Mondays (except public holidays)
Adult admission ¥30-¥60 (often included in museum passes); special exhibitions may charge extra-check website

How to Get to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum #

Located on Century Avenue in Pudong. By metro: Shanghai Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station (exit 7). Buses and taxis serve the area; it is adjacent to Century Park.

Tips for Visiting Shanghai Science and Technology Museum #

  • Buy tickets online or arrive early-weekends and holidays are busiest, especially with school groups.
  • Allow at least 2-3 hours to see the permanent exhibitions and planetarium shows.
  • Combine with a visit to the nearby Shanghai Science Center and Century Park for a full day in Pudong.

Best Time to Visit Shanghai Science and Technology Museum #

Any time of year; visit on weekday mornings to avoid school groups and crowds.

Year‑round indoor attraction
All year · Indoor attraction-outside temperatures irrelevant
Best times to avoid crowds are weekday mornings; weekends and national holidays are busiest.

Weather & Climate near Shanghai Science and Technology Museum #

Climate

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1027 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

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