Chongqing Natural History Museum
Chongqing Natural History Museum Highlights
Tucked away in Chongqing’s Beibei District, the Chongqing Natural History Museum is a timeless gem, boasting over 90 years of continuous history as one of the city’s oldest museums.
This architectural marvel pays homage to nature, drawing inspiration from the iconic Huangjue tree, whose resilient roots weave through rocky cliffs across Chongqing’s rugged landscapes.
These resilient trees, with their roots weaving through rocky cliffs, area common sight across Chongqing, especially along scenic mid-mountain hiking trails: Discover Chongqing’s Mid-mountain Cliff Trail: A Hike Through Urban Beauty.
The museum’s architecture brilliantly mirrors this natural wonder, with its exterior designed to evoke the sinuous forms of tree roots encircling stone, blending human ingenuity with the rugged beauty of the landscape.
Spanning 216 mu (approximately 14.4 hectares), the museum boasts a total building area of 30,842 squaremeters, with 16,252 square meters dedicated to exhibitions. Its six captivating galleries—“Animal Planet,”“Dinosaur World,” “Mountain and River City,” “Earth’s Mysteries,” “Life’s Torrent,” and “Ecological Homeland”—take visitors on a journey through Earth’s evolution, the diversity of life, and Chongqing’s dramatic landscapes (also featured in Urban Planning Exhibition Hall and Chongqing Three Gorges Museum).
The exhibits highlight the intricate relationship between natural resources, the environment, and human activity, championing the ideals of harmony with nature and sustainable development.
Chongqing Natural History Museum Operating Hours
Last admission at 4:30 PM.
Closed - Open Sunday at 9:00 AM
Operating Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Information is provided for reference only. Do not solely rely on this.
Getting to Chongqing Natural History Museum
Bus
- Take bus 560/583/590/592
- Get off at Natural History Museum station
Line 6
- Take Metro Line 6
- Get off at Zhuangyuanbei station
- Exit from 1C
- Exchange to bus 560
- Get off at Natural History Museum
Driving
Parking
Over 200 paid parking stalls available for visitors on the west side of the exhibition hall.
Do not park your car in front of the musuem. People have been ticketed even for short-time temporary parking.
Facilities at Chongqing Natural History Museum
Restaurant
The museum’s restaurant is located on the west side of the plaza, serves up a variety of nutritious quick meals, stir-fry dishes, and refreshing beverages every day during operating hours.
The cozy café on the second floor of the exhibition hall offers an array of coffees, drinks, and delectable desserts, perfect for a mid-visit break.
Restroom
Restrooms available inside the exhibition hall.
Accessibility
The museum is relatively accessible, however, it is always recommended to bring a person to support you.
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