Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in West Lake Cultural Square, Hangzhou, China.
The museum exhibits a collection of 200,000 specimens including fossils, minerals, plants, and animals that represent the natural diversity of Zhejiang province.
Founded in 1929 as part of the West Lake Exposition, the institution became an independent natural history museum in 1984 after separating from Zhejiang Museum.
The institution organizes educational programs, workshops, and lectures for schools and families to promote understanding of environmental sciences and regional biodiversity.
Located at 6 West Lake Culture Square, the museum opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM between April and October, and 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM from November to March.
The museum displays dinosaur eggs from Jiangshan, pterosaur remains from Linhai, and large marine specimens including whale sharks and grey whales.
Location: Hangzhou
Inception: 1984
Website: http://zmnh.com
GPS coordinates: 30.23362,119.72731
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:48
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