Located in the Hexi District at the Tianjin Cultural Center, the Tianjin Natural History Museum offers you an immersive journey through the story of our planet across three floors spanning 12,000 square meters. Originally founded in 1914 as the Hoangho Paiho Museum, this expansive site now holds over 380,000 geological and biological specimens. As you enter the lobby, you are greeted by impressive dinosaur displays, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex cast and skeletal mounts of Mamenchisaurus and Bellusaurus.
Moving up to the second floor, you can explore prehistoric life through eight detailed sections showcasing ammonite fossils, dinosaur egg collections, feather-bearing Dilong, early birds like Confuciusornis, and casts of Peking Man. On the third floor, you will discover the 3,400-square-meter Earth's Ecology exhibit, featuring over 200 rare wild animal specimens donated by Kenneth Behring alongside the museum's own holdings. Divided into seven global regions—from South America's rainforests to Antarctica's ice—the displays highlight the design and vast diversity of wild habitats.
Whether you want to admire prehistoric giants or examine diverse modern ecosystems, you will find a rich overview of natural history waiting for you in Tianjin.
What to see at Tianjin Natural History Museum
- Lobby dinosaur displays featuring a Tyrannosaurus Rex cast, Mamenchisaurus, and Bellusaurus
- Second-floor evolution exhibits displaying dinosaur eggs, Dsungaripterus, and Dilong fossils
- Human Origins section showcasing a bust and casts of Peking Man
- Earth's Ecology exhibit spanning 3,400 square meters with seven regional sections
- Collection of over 200 rare wild animal specimens donated by Kenneth Behring
Visiting tips
Be sure to visit the third floor to explore the global ecosystem displays featuring over 200 rare wild animal specimens.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Tianjin Natural History Museum is easy to reach on Tianjin’s public transport, and pairs naturally with St. Joseph Cathedral. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Tianjin travel guide.
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