Shenzhen Space Museum

Shaped like a silver flying saucer and fitted with cutting‑edge technology, the Shenzhen Space Museum sits in the heart of OCT Harbor in Nanshan District.

The museum houses more than 100 exhibits, covering basic astronomy, China’s space achievements, moon-walking and Mars-rover simulations, and more. A state‑of‑the‑art 360‑degree dome theater immerses visitors in virtual flights through the universe.

A rendering of the Shenzhen Space Museum, designed to resemble a silver flying saucer. Photo courtesy of museum

The museum aims to be a window linking Earth to the cosmos and the present to the future. Through education, academic exchanges, cultural displays, and immersive experiences, the museum seeks to become an international platform for space outreach — sparking students’ curiosity and nurturing the next generation of innovators.

The layout spans four levels. The ground floor features a “Star Gate,” an astronomy primer that introduces visitors to the universe. The second floor showcases China’s Long March rocket family, deep‑space probes, and other national space achievements.

Visitors explore exhibits at the museum. Photo by He Long

The third floor is dedicated to manned spaceflight, with zones for astronaut training rigs, a 1:1 model of the space station, and simulators such as “Walk on the Moon” and “Drive a Mars Rover.”

The underground “Space Club” offers hands‑on rocket assembly, aerospace maker workshops, youth STEM courses, public lectures, and expert forums.

Outside the museum, the plaza will regularly host rocket‑launch simulations and UFO light shows.

Venue: Shenzhen Space Museum, OCT Harbor, Nanshan District (南山区欢乐海岸深圳太空馆)

Metro: Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station (深圳湾公园站), Exit E