Published: 16:31, May 23, 2025
Exploring tomorrow
By China Daily
Entranced, a child interacts with a massive model of the China Space Station. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

Starting this month in Guangming district, the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum is inviting science enthusiasts to embark on a futuristic journey through its eight-floor, spaceship-inspired architectural marvel. Featuring 950 cutting-edge technological innovations, the museum’s various curated exhibition halls guide visitors through major scientific themes like the Source of the Universe, Smart Industry, and household tech developments for A Better Life. Visitors are encouraged to dive into virtual reality adventures and tackle robotic challenges in this immersive experience that makes science playful and engaging for all ages. Parker Zheng from China Daily toured the museum to discover how the world can transcend people’s wildest imaginations.

A visitor explores mixed reality technology using a high-end headset. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)
Visitors line up to view large-scale, imaginative displays at the Hello World! exhibition hall, showcasing the future of life on Earth and the potential for “a digital civilization”. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

If you go

Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum

Address: No 8, Guanghui Avenue, Guangming district, Shenzhen

Opening hours: 10 am-5 pm from Tuesday to Friday; 9:30 am-5 pm on weekends and public holidays

Admission: 50 yuan ($6.92) for a standard admission ticket, with discounts or free entry for select groups

A model of the Earth is featured in the Low Carbon Community area at the A Better Life exhibition hall. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)
A young visitor engages with an exhibit showcasing brain-computer interface robotics.(PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)
A digital human face illustrates virtual beings created through computer graphics, motion capture, speech synthesis, artificial intelligence, and more. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)
A visitor uses a virtual reality device to build his “space utopia” — whether it’s a spaceship, space station, or a community on other planets.(PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)
The Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum is housed in a high-tech, futuristic building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)