The Shanghai Astronomical Museum is located on the top of Xisheshan Mountain in Songjiang (entering Xisheshan Park is free). Its predecessor was the Sheshan Observatory established by French Catholic missionaries in 1900. The museum showcases astronomical telescopes and the development process of China’s astronomical science, and displays a variety of astronomical scientific equipment. Among them, the ‘treasure of the museum’ is a 40-centimeter refracting telescope with a hundred years of history. The astronomical museum is not large. It is mainly divided into three exhibition areas: ‘Centennial Observatory’, ‘Focusing Telescope’, and ‘Time and Humanity’, respectively presenting the development process of modern astronomy in China, the development process of astronomy led by astronomical telescopes in the past four hundred years since their birth, and the development history of time measurement and its relationship with human society and life. It is very suitable for bringing children to increase their knowledge. In addition, the museum also details the deeds of astronomical scientists such as Xu Guangqi, Matteo Ricci, Prosper Giquel (French missionary and the first director of Sheshan Observatory), Gao Pingzi, and Li Heng. At the same time, it shows the trajectory of the invention of astronomical telescopes, their introduction into China, and their settlement in Shanghai. Opening hours: Open all year round from 08:30 to 15:30. Preferential policies: Children: Under 1.3 meters (excluding) in height, must be accompanied by an adult. Free; those who are 1.3 meters (including) or above in height and under 18 years old (excluding). Discounted. Disabled people: With valid certificates. Free. Military personnel: Active-duty military personnel with valid certificates. Free. Families of martyrs: With valid certificates. Free. Retired cadres: With valid certificates. Free. Elderly people: Over 70 years old (including). Discounted. Students: Full-time students. Discounted.
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