Zigong Dinosaur Museum

The Zigong Dinosaur Museum is a paleontology museum in Da'an District that displays a large collection of fossils from local excavations. The exhibition spaces feature several complete skeletons and thousands of individual bones arranged in systematic presentations.

The Zigong area became a center of paleontological interest in 1915 when a Western scientist documented dinosaur bones in the Sichuan region. This discovery led to the recognition that the area held exceptionally rich fossil deposits.

The museum draws visitors and school groups who want to understand the prehistoric creatures that once inhabited this region. The displays help people connect with the idea that an entirely different world once existed beneath the area where the city now stands.

The museum has climate-controlled exhibition halls that are comfortable to visit throughout the year. Information panels and guided tours help visitors understand the fossil displays and navigate the large spaces.

The Fossil Burial Hall displays thousands of bones lying in their original discovery positions rather than being reconstructed and reassembled. This allows visitors to see the natural arrangement as it formed millions of years ago.

Location: Da'an District, Zigong

Inception: 1987

Official opening: 1987

Opening Hours: 08:30-17:30

Website: http://zdm.cn

GPS coordinates: 29.39889,104.82611

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01