Located at No. 280 Liaoning Road, Shibei District, Qingdao, the Beilin Natural Museum is a collaborative effort between the Shibei District Government of Qingdao, the Global Health and Education Foundation of the United States, and the Qingdao Institute of Science and Art of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is a natural history museum named after Mr. Beilin. Relying on the donation of more than 400 rare specimens of wild animals by the renowned American philanthropist Kenneth Eugene Beilin, and utilizing digital imaging and interactive technologies from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the museum perfectly combines exhibition forms and content, giving animals a second ‘life’.
It fully demonstrates the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, creating an interactive natural museum that integrates technology, culture, tourism, leisure, public welfare, science popularization, and educational services.The Beilin Museum is dedicated to becoming an important public social and cultural exchange platform and a science education base in Qingdao. The exhibition hall features 32 exhibits, including ‘Wild Africa,’ ‘Charming Eurasia,’ and ‘Magnificent North America,’ which use the restoration of rare wild animal habitats as a means of expression, offering strong visual appeal and educational significance. Digital interactive exhibits, such as large-scale AR and VR experiences, digital education classrooms, and the Beilin Cabin, reflect the new characteristics of a museum that combines technology with static displays.
Opening hours are from 09:00 to 17:30 all year round; during New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, the museum is open from 09:00 to 17:30. Preferential policies: Children under 90 centimeters in height enter for free with the accompaniment of a guardian; elderly people aged 70 and above enjoy free admission with valid identification. Please confirm that your personal situation is good before entering the museum. Additional free information: The above information is for reference only, and the specific details are subject to the daily disclosure of the scenic spot.
