上海儿童博物馆✦ Hidden Gem
★ 4.5 ｜ 11 reviews
Interactive kids' science museum · low-key local favorite
📍 61 Song Yuan Lu, Chang Ning Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200051
The full picture
This interactive museum is designed for young children to learn about science and technology through hands-on exhibits and themed play zones.
It is best suited for families with toddlers and elementary-aged children looking for an indoor activity in the Changning District.
It is a practical option for rainy days, though visitors should arrive early to maximize their time before it closes.
💡 Prepare to use Chinese-language apps for booking specific activities and the popular play area in advance.
Visitors love
- hands-on learning exhibits
- interactive water play area
- educational bathroom design
- magnetic building blocks
- suitable for rainy days
Some note
- Chinese-only booking system
- limited number of open rooms
- needs better maintenance
- early closing times
- play area often fully booked
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes, the entire facility is designed specifically for children with interactive and educational zones.
- Is it okay on a rainy day?
- Yes, it is a recommended indoor destination for families during bad weather.
- How long should I stay?
- Visitors typically spend between thirty minutes and two hours depending on whether they can access the booked play areas.
- Is a reservation needed?
- Yes, specific activities and play zones require pre-booking, which generally requires Chinese language skills.
Visitor reviews
★★★★
If you don’t know what yet to do on a rainy day in Shanghai you might visit Children’s museum. It’s not much to do there, only 4-5 rooms available, even not on a busy day play-area was fully booked and it cost some money. They have also some activities but it’s to prebook and cost as well. You need to know chinese to book it so we could not. We spent there 30 min in total. I believe it’s could really nice there if you can get all information in English as well.
★★★★★
Designed for hands-on learning, the water play area demonstrates fluid dynamics with adjustable currents. The construction zone uses magnetic building blocks based on Buckminster Fuller's geometric principles. Even the bathrooms are educational - sinks show water molecule structure through polarized lighting effects.
★★★★
OK museum, but closes early
★★
Need proper maintenance
★★★★★
So nice place