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!🌟