Xiamen Science & Technology Museum (XMSTM)

China’s “Science Disney” – Where Innovation Meets Adventure

Overview:
A top-tier comprehensive science museum and family-friendly destination, featuring:

• 5 thematic exhibition halls
• 400+ interactive exhibits
• 3 cutting-edge theaters
• 1+ million annual visitors

Exhibition Halls Highlights

1. Prologue Hall

• Star Exhibit: Su Song’s Water Clock
• A 1,000-year-old hydraulic timekeeping device invented by Xiamen scientist Su Song (Northern Song Dynasty).

2. Exploratorium

• Time Tunnel: Immersive cosmic journey
• Magnetic Stage: Hair-raising electromagnetic experiments
• Mirror Labyrinth: Infinity mirror illusions

3. Creation Pavilion

• Robot Zone: Dance performances, chess matches, portrait sketching
• World of Light & Shadow:
• Interactive flower fields
• Gesture-controlled fireworks fountains
• Shadow animation exhibits

4. Harmony Pavilion

• Human Body Adventure: Cellular-level exploration via 3D animations
• Fitness Tests: Fun physical challenges

5. Oceanarium

• VR Underwater Expeditions
• AR Surfing Simulations

Children’s Pavilion (2F)

• Magic Rain: Anti-gravity water flow
• Giant Slide & Ball Pool
• Small Ball Kingdom: Mechanical ball acrobatics

Theaters

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

(Closed on Mondays unless specified)

• Jul 1–Aug 31: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sep 1–Dec 31: Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Jan 1–Apr 30 / May 6–Jun 30: Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Holidays (New Year’s Day, Qingming, Labor Day, etc.): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Special Hours: May 1–4: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; May 5: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ticket Policies

Note: Theater tickets require separate purchase.

Service Facilities

Parking

• Location: Inside Culture & Arts Center, No. 95 Sports Road
• Fee: ¥2/30 mins | Capacity: 300 vehicles

Amenities

• Free WiFi: Network: xmkjg (SMS authentication)
• Luggage Storage: Free (Located in main hall)
• Restrooms: Multiple locations, clearly signposted
• Dining: Snack street outside the museum
• Souvenir Shop: Sells educational toys, dinosaur models, and tech-themed gifts

Contact:
📞 Ticket Hotline: 0592-5147666 / 0592-5148555