In celebration of this year's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, known as Golden Week (Oct 1 to 8), the Shanghai Astronomy Museum and Shanghai Natural History Museum will extend their opening hours and present a rich program of special events.

Shanghai Astronomy Museum

From Oct 1 to 7, the Shanghai Astronomy Museum will remain open until 8 pm, offering visitors more time to explore the cosmos. Starting Oct 8, the museum's regular closing time will shift from 4 pm to 5 pm.

During the Golden Week, the museum will host a variety of immersive and interactive activities centered on technology and culture:

• Embark on the Sam Walk guided tour to delve into the awe-inspiring journey of China's space exploration achievements.
• The Stars Fallen, Greatness Risen exhibition is a must-see, featuring themed performances and engaging meteorite exploration activities.
• Don't miss the public moon-watching event, where educational-grade telescopes will be set up in outdoor areas, offering fascinating insights into the lunar surface.
• Experience the wonder of the night sky with an immersive exploration program, combining science lectures, starry sky concerts, and simulated stargazing. High-precision optical planetariums and dome theaters will enhance this breathtaking astronomical journey.
• A special Mid-Autumn program will recreate Shanghai's autumn night sky with stunning accuracy.

For further details, follow the "Shanghai Astronomy Museum" official account (search for "SSTM-SAM" in WeChat).

Shanghai Natural History Museum

Following the Shanghai Astronomy Museums' extended hours, the Shanghai Natural History Museum will also shift its hours until 10 pm on Oct 1 and until 9 pm from Oct 2 to 7.

Alongside the popular China's Dinosaur World exhibition, the museum will host the National Day dragon wonder night event, featuring seven consecutive days of exciting activities:

• Children can enjoy a storytelling session where experts engage them with interactive Q&A, revealing the fascinating tales behind the museum's collections.
• The electronic music night promises to bridge ancient nature with modern technology, transforming the museum into a lively, futuristic soundscape.
• Participate in the dinosaur-themed lab, where visitors can engage in creative workshops to discover the secrets of dinosaur fossils, habits, and paleontological research.
• The anime and manga cultural event will captivate young attendees with cosplayer parades and performances by idol groups, offering a unique blend of nature and pop culture.
• Dive into Detective Night, where the dinosaur hall transforms into a thrilling crime scene, using paleontological evidence as clues for an immersive exploration experience.

Stay updated by following the "Shanghai Natural History Museum" official account (search for "snhm01" in WeChat).

Sources: Shanghai Observer, museums mentioned above