### **Evaluation of Chengdu Natural History Museum (Chengdu University of Technology Museum)**
Chengdu Natural History Museum (co-built with Chengdu University of Technology) is one of the largest and most exhibit-rich natural museums in Southwest China. It will be officially opened to the public in 2022. The following is a comprehensive evaluation from the aspects of **exhibition content, venue facilities, suitable crowds, advantages and disadvantages**.
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## **🏛 Exhibition Highlights**
### **1. Rich Theme Pavilions**
The museum has multiple theme exhibition halls, covering natural science fields such as geology, paleontology, animals and plants:
- **Geological Environment Hall**: Displays Sichuan and global geological structures and mineral resources, including giant crystals, meteorites, etc.
- **Dinosaur Hall** (most popular): Displays Sichuan native dinosaur fossils, such as **Hechuan Mamenchisaurus** (one of the largest dinosaurs in Asia), **Yongchuanosaurus**, etc. Some fossils are the only specimens in the world.
- **Life Origin Hall**: The history of biological evolution from the Cambrian to the Cenozoic, including fossils such as trilobites and ancient fish.
- **Colorful Life Hall**: Global animal and plant specimens, such as giant pandas, snow leopards, African elephants, etc., with realistic scene restoration.
### **2. Strong interactive experience**
- **AR/VR technology**: Some exhibition areas (such as the Dinosaur Hall) can dynamically restore ancient creatures by scanning codes or interacting with devices.
- **Immersive Exhibition Hall**: 360° circular cinema, earthquake simulation experience, etc., suitable for parent-child science popularization.
- **Cultural Creativity and Stamping**: The museum's cultural and creative store provides special souvenirs, and you can also collect stamps and check in.
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## **🏟 Venue Facilities and Services**
- **Architectural Features**: Modern style design, inspired by "Shu Mountain" and "Shu Road", take photos and make films.
- **Guide Service**: Provide **free explanations** (scheduled sessions), audio guide rental (20 yuan/time).
- **Convenience**:
- Convenient transportation, direct access to Metro Line 8 **Shilidian Station**.
- There are plenty of rest areas in the museum, including a cafe and a baby room.
- **Tickets are free** (reservations are required in advance, and tickets are hard to get on holidays).
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## **👨👩👧👦 Suitable for people**
- **Parent-child families**: There are many interactive exhibits, and children can get close to fossils and animal specimens.
- **Students/science enthusiasts**: The geological and paleontological exhibits are highly professional and suitable for in-depth learning.
- **Photography and check-in**: The buildings and giant dinosaur skeletons are suitable for shooting science fiction blockbusters.
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## **✅ Advantages vs ❌ Disadvantages**
| **Advantages** | **Disadvantages** |
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| ✔ Rich exhibits, dinosaur fossils are particularly shocking | ✖ Holiday traffic