Inside China's new $517 million natural history museum that takes visitors from the cosmos to human evolution, featuring meteorites, dinosaurs and a river-inspired design
- Image Credit: Adam MørkThe Shenzhen Natural History Museum was finally opened to the public on 28 July 2026, which makes it the first large-scale institution of its kind in southern China, dedicated to natural history.
- Located in the Pingshan District, this world-class facility is part of the 'Ten Cultural Facilities of the New Era' initiative, representing a total investment of approximately US$517 million, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
- According to the Shenzhen Government, the museum occupies a site of roughly 42,000 square metres, featuring a total floor area of 105,300 square
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- Image Credit: Adam MørkThe Shenzhen Natural History Museum was finally opened to the public on 28 July 2026, which makes it the first large-scale institution of its kind in southern China, dedicated to natural history.
- Located in the Pingshan District, this world-class facility is part of the 'Ten Cultural Facilities of the New Era' initiative, representing a total investment of approximately US$517 million, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
- According to the Shenzhen Government, the museum occupies a site of roughly 42,000 square metres, featuring a total floor area of 105,300 square
Sources: Times of India