Founded in 1951 and renamed the National Natural History Museum (Wikipedia), it is known for its dinosaur fossils, which Lonely Planet (2024) lists among Beijing's best free sights. It stands just west of the Temple of Heaven.
- Address
- 126 Tianqiao South Street, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Closed Mon; hours not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 2 h
- Price
- Free (Lonely Planet 2024)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Entry is free (Lonely Planet 2024); it is closed on Mondays.
- Pair it with the Temple of Heaven, a short walk east.