The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, launched in 2001, is an institution with venues across the city. Its main site is at No 2000 Century Avenue in Pudong New Area, alongside the Shanghai Natural History Museum at No 510 West Beijing Road in Jing'an district and the Shanghai Astronomy Museum at No 380 Lingang Avenue in the Lin-gang Special Area.

After closing in 2023 for a major renovation, the museum welcomed visitors back in January 2026 with a fresh approach to scientific engagement. Blending hands-on mechanical exhibits, digital media, and immersive environments, the upgraded space now features 405 interactive displays with 926 individual exhibits — 80 percent of which encourage participation and 87 percent of which are original creations.

A new highlight is the display of over 230 significant artifacts from fields such as information technology, energy, aviation, and materials science, inviting visitors to engage with today's scientific advances and imagine tomorrow's possibilities.

The museum's 10 permanent exhibition zones have been fully revamped, spanning cutting-edge topics from AI and quantum science to ecology, health, and aviation:

• Material Matrix: Get hands-on with more than 700 materials, from everyday items to lab-developed substances, and discover how they shape technology and daily life.
• Light of Wisdom: Explore the fundamental principles of physics and mathematics through playful, thought-provoking exhibits.
• Mini World: A playful science space designed for children to learn through exploration and interaction.
• Powering the Future: A look at how energy has driven civilization and what comes next in energy innovation.
• Rainforest Realm: Immerse yourself in the ecology of the rainforest and the deep connections between humanity and nature.
• Shared Planet: From local environmental issues to global trends, learn how science and individual choices affect Earth's future.
• AI Pioneers: Travel through the history of artificial intelligence and see how robots and smart systems are used today.
• Gleam of Exploration: Follow key breakthroughs in science, from relativity and quantum theory to genetics.
• Incredible Me: Explore how the human body works, from anatomy and health to the wonders of the brain.
• Aviation Adventures: Trace the story of human flight and uncover the science that makes it possible.

The museum also offers rotating special exhibitions, a scientific innovation camp, three theaters (IMAX, planetarium, and 4D), a gift shop, and themed dining, making it a full-day destination for both learning and leisure.

How to book

Some interactive theaters and experiences require advance reservations:

1. Visit the "Exhibit Reservation" section on the museum's official WeChat account (WeChat ID: sstm01).

2. Choose the experience and time slot you prefer.

Note: Each person may book up to two experiences per day for a group of up to four. Reservations are required for both adults and children.

(Updated on Feb 3, 2026)

Source: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum