Photography Tips: The model should stand diagonally in front of the Allosaurus, while the photographer stands directly in front of the model to capture the shot, centering the composition to place the model at the center of the frame.

Outfit Suggestions: Playful/Simple

Admission:
WeChat mini-program, tickets released at 11:00 daily, book 3 days in advance, free (set an alarm, extremely popular).
Purchase tickets 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, open on Mondays.

Best Time for Photography: Around 15:30.

Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3x HDF

National Natural History Museum - in front of the Allosaurus model

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

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand diagonally in front of the Allosaurus, while the photographer stands directly in front of the model to capture the shot, centering the composition to place the model at the center of the frame. Outfit Suggestions: Playful/Simple Admission: WeChat mini-program, tickets released at 11:00 daily, book 3 days in advance, free (set an alarm, extremely popular). Purchase tickets 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, open on Mondays. Best Time for Photography: Around 15:30. Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3x HDF

Walking Guide

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

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

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.

Exit through the small door on the left and enter the dinosaur park. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit through the small door on the left and enter the dinosaur park.

Make your way to the shooting position on the left front. — step-by-step photo guide

Make your way to the shooting position on the left front.

Continue straight into the Ancient Reptiles Exhibit. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight into the Ancient Reptiles Exhibit.

Continue straight ahead on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight ahead on the left.