Place to visit
Shanghai Astronomy Museum, China: what it is and when to go
Shanghai Astronomy Museum is a building in Shanghai, China (上海天文馆) (上海市). Interests: Museums and art, With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Shanghai, China · Museums and art, With kids, Stargazing
- Local name
- 上海天文馆
- Where
- China · 临港大道 380, 201306, 上海市
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PVG Shanghai (Pudong), 28 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 09:30-16:00
- Website
- sstm-sam.org.cn
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 30.91517, 121.92239
What it is and where
Shanghai Astronomy Museum is a building in Shanghai, China (上海天文馆) (上海市). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 30.91517, 121.92239; the nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, Shanghai (Pudong)), 28 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art, With kids and Stargazing places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Shanghai Astronomy Museum is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:12
- FebPossible10:55
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:46
- MayBest time13:34
- JunPossible14:00
- JulPossible13:49
- AugPossible13:08
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:14
- NovPossible10:24
- DecPossible10:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
| With kids | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
| Stargazing | — | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Shanghai Astronomy Museum has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- China Maritime MuseumMuseum in China1.9 km
- Shanghai Haichang Ocean ParkWith kids2.1 km
- Donghai BridgeRoad bridge in Shanghai and Yangshan Port17 km
- Shanghai Wild Animal ParkNational wild animal park in China25 km
- JiuduanshaIntertidal wetlands of Shanghai29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Museums and art
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Mukden incident: dynamite explosion on railway line near Mukden (Shenyang) in 1931
- Spring Temple Buddha: monumental sculpture and the second tallest statue in the world
- National Museum of China: museum in Beijing, China
- Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site: archeological site
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall: final resting place of Mao Zedong, former Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China
Every China place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shanghai Astronomy Museum?
It is a building in Shanghai, China (上海天文馆 in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai Astronomy Museum?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h.
How do you get to Shanghai Astronomy Museum?
The nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 28 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have China Maritime Museum, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Donghai Bridge. The rest is in the China guide.
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