Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum
Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum is a scenic area in Nanjing, China. Tickets: 90 yuan per person. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 南京紫金山昆虫博物馆
- City
- Nanjing
- Address
- No. 26, Sifangcheng West Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City
- Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
- Ticket
- 90 yuan per person
- Coordinates
- 32.0542957, 118.8389784
About Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum
Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum is located at No. 26, Sifangcheng West Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. It is a natural theme museum integrating insect research, ecological display and popular science education. The museum has 10 indoor exhibition areas including insect diversity, lepidoptera, and social insects, and is equipped with public welfare explanation services. The museum presents insect forms, living environments and relationships with humans through 3D printed models, immersive images and living ecological boxes. The collection covers 1,188 species of insects from 15 orders, 150 families, 847 genera, and a focus on rare species such as the Chinese tiger swallowtail butterfly. In March 2022, it was selected into the first batch of national science education bases from 2021 to 2025.
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- Nanjing Confucius Temple — 5A
- Nanjing Eye Tourism Area — 4A
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- Dongfengyan-Qianfoyan Scenic Area — 4A
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum?
Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum is in Nanjing, China. Address: No. 26, Sifangcheng West Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City (coordinates 32.0542957, 118.8389784).
What are the opening hours of Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum?
Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
How much is the ticket for Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum?
Tickets for Nanjing Purple Mountain Insect Museum: 90 yuan per person. Opening hours and prices can change by season, so confirm before you go.
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