Photography Tips: Position the model in front of the glass display case, with the photographer standing at a 45-degree angle to the side of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on one side of the frame, emphasizing the relationship between the person and the environment.

Outfit Suggestions: Playful/Minimalist.

Ticket Information:
WeChat mini-program, tickets released at 11:00 daily, book 3 days in advance, free (set an alarm, very popular).

Purchase a ticket for the Da Vinci special exhibition to enter, 79 per person.

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, last entry at 16:30, closed on Mondays.

From 2025.7.7 to 8.31 during the summer vacation, closed on Tuesdays, and open on Mondays.

Best Time for Photography: Around 15:30.

Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3x with HDF.

National Natural History Museum - Dragon Head Fossil Display Case

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No. 126, Tianqiao South Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: Position the model in front of the glass display case, with the photographer standing at a 45-degree angle to the side of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on one side of the frame, emphasizing the relationship between the person and the environment. Outfit Suggestions: Playful/Minimalist. Ticket Information: WeChat mini-program, tickets released at 11:00 daily, book 3 days in advance, free (set an alarm, very popular). Purchase a ticket for the Da Vinci special exhibition to enter, 79 per person. Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, last entry at 16:30, closed on Mondays. From 2025.7.7 to 8.31 during the summer vacation, closed on Tuesdays, and open on Mondays. Best Time for Photography: Around 15:30. Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3x with HDF.

Walking Guide

Continue straight on your left and turn right where you see the blue light. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight on your left and turn right where you see the blue light.

After getting your ticket checked, proceed straight to enter the National Museum of Natural History. — step-by-step photo guide

After getting your ticket checked, proceed straight to enter the National Museum of Natural History.

Continue straight to enter the Ancient Reptiles Exhibition Hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight to enter the Ancient Reptiles Exhibition Hall.

Enter through the main gate of the National Museum of Natural History. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the main gate of the National Museum of Natural History.

Head to the shooting position on your right front. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the shooting position on your right front.