Zaha Hadid Architects' Science And Technology Museum Opens In Shenzhen – Travel and Leisure Asia

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Neatly tucked in Shenzhen's Guangming District, amid the cascading skyscrapers, ecological spaces, and Vietnamese eateries, a spherical, pebble-shaped museum has slowly taken shape over the last several years. The Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum is the hottest new attraction in the city's itinerary, officially opening its doors on May 1, 2025. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the museum's striking, space-age silhouette represents the future of 'digital civilisation' and technological advancement.
Located within the broader Greater Bay Area known as China's Silicon Valley, the museum spans approximately 130,000 square metres across six above-ground floors and two subterranean levels. It features a 33-metre-high central atrium and joins a cluster of high-profile developments, including the OPPO Shenzhen headquarters and the Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology, both slated for completion this year.
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The museum's interiors are as interesting as its out-of-this-world exteriors. It houses a multidisciplinary complex with exhibition areas, primarily located on the first five floors, thematically arranged to take you on a journey through science and technology. The first floor houses the 'Science Education Theatre', equipped with LED, 3D, and 4D technology.
On the second floor, the Hello World exhibition introduces more than 20 interactive installations, while the third floor turns to communication technologies, low-carbon urban design, cybersecurity, and the evolution of text.
The fourth-floor Smart Industry Exhibition Hall delves into smart manufacturing, logistics, and biomedicine. It also features a cyberpunk-style AI art installation and a giant-screen cinema.
Finally, the fifth floor is dedicated to 'Exploring the Source of the Universe', where visitors encounter a full-scale space capsule and movie-like space exploration displays. Read More More than 20,000 people join search for new dementia treatments
Timing: 10 am to 5 pm from Tuesday through Friday; 9:30 am to 5 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; c losed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Tickets: CNY 50 (USD 6.92) for adults and CNY 16 (USD 2.21) for concession groups like students, seniors, and others. Tickets are currently available via the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum WeChat mini-programme. Each WeChat account can book up to four tickets per visit.
(Feature image credit: Zaha Hadid Architects)
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