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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (上海科技馆) is a large museum in Pudong, Shanghai, close to Century Park, the largest park of the city. The museum incorporates an IMAX theatre, and as of 2006 there are 12 main exhibits open to the public, including "Spectrum of Life", "World of Robots" and "Information Era".

The construction of the museum cost 1,75 billion RMB, and the floor area is 98 000m2

1. AV Paradise: Information technology and video & film technologies. Robot Theatre, Plane Steering Simulation
2. Wide Spectrum of Life: Exhibitions about biodiversity, genetics and rainforests.

3. Children’s Technoland: Aimed at children aged 1-12.

4. Earth’s Crust Exploration

5. Light of Wisdom: about hundred interactive exhibits demonstrating the laws of physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

6. Cradle of Designers: The Masterpieces of Design Area displays great achievements in design. Includes a CAD-classroom.

7. 4-D Theatre: Theatre that produces movement, wind, rain, and other 4-D effects; capacity of 56 seats.

8. IMAX 3-D Large Format Theatre: The screen is as high as a 6-story building and can seat over 400 people.

9. IMAX Dome Theatre
Museum is open from 9AM to 5:15PM. It is closed on Monday (Except on holidays)

The museum is served by the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum station on Shanghai Metro Line 2. It is also within walking distance from Shiji Park station on the same line.

Regular ticket: 60 Yuan/person
Student ticket: 45 Yuan/person
Special ticket: 20 Yuan/person
Open: from 9:00 to 17:15, Tuesday to Sunday (Closed at Monday, Except Holidays)
Tel: 6862-2000