Enter the Dinosaur World on the Special Night at SNHM

On the evening of May 18, 2025, the Shanghai Natural History Museum (SNHM, a branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum) hosted its annual flagship event - “Fun & Exploration | 2025 Night at the SNHM.” Through a diverse array of educational activities, science performances, and interactive games, the event blended science with humanities, and tradition with innovation. It aimed to ignite visitors’ curiosity about the wonders of nature, inviting all to step into this vibrant and youthful palace of scientific enlightenment.

At the event, the science educators from the SNHM delivered an immersive dramatic presentation titled Descendants of the Dragons, recounting authentic stories of dinosaur fossil excavation. The archaeologists’ relentless pursuit of natural truths and their rigorous scientific spirit moved the audience to tears. Researcher He Xin from the Natural History Research Center then captivated dinosaur enthusiasts with a stand-up comedy routine that left the crowd exhilarated. Particularly touching was the genuine affection demonstrated by the children from the China Welfare Institute (CWI) Children’s Palace for the museum.

Stepping into the exhibition hall, one would be ready to embark on a dinosaur exploration journey spanning hundreds of millions of years! The immersive dinosaur-themed activities were endless - our expert guides would systematically walk you through dinosaur classifications, living habits, and more, satisfying all your curiosities with professional insights! Engaging programs like Speculations on Dinosaur Skin Color and Dinosaurs Taking Flight: From Scaly to Feathery Skies also drew enthusiastic dinosaur fans. The Night at the SNHM also featured a special “Flashback: My Dinosaur Time Capsule” station, creating unique memories for visitors as the grand dinosaur exhibition approached.