Nanjing Science and Technology Museum
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The Nanjing Science and Technology Museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions, a planetarium, and various interactive displays to engage visitors in science and technology.
Planning your visit
The Nanjing Science and Technology Museum sits in Yuhuatai district and covers science and technology through interactive exhibition halls, with a planetarium and large-format cinema attached.
Permanent galleries cover physics, information technology, transport, life sciences and human physiology, with the hands-on approach standard in Chinese science museums of the last two decades — a period in which the country built such institutions at remarkable speed as part of a national science-popularisation policy.
The audience is overwhelmingly domestic families and school groups, and the museum functions as an educational resource rather than a tourist attraction, which affects the atmosphere: it is busiest at weekends and during school holidays.
English signage is limited, which is the main practical consideration for foreign visitors.
Admission is generally low-cost or free with reservation. Allow two hours. The main booking is an entry ticket. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Nanjing Science and Technology Museum?
Nanjing Science and Technology Museum is in Nanjing, China.
How long should I allow for Nanjing Science and Technology Museum?
Allow two hours. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book Nanjing Science and Technology Museum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
