Paleozoological Museum of China
About this place
Paleozoological Museum of China is located on Xizhimenwai Street, right next to the Beijing Planetarium. It is the largest paleozoological museum in Asia. The exhibits are carefully chosen from the IVPP's rich collections, fully revealing the natural remains of prehistoric animals and ancient humans, and the grand process of life's evolution. The most representative items are Latimeria – the living fossil, Mamenchisaurus – the largest dinosaur in Asia, and Lufengosaurus huenei – the first dinosaur of China.