Shanghai Natural History Museum opens educational space

Children assemble 3D elephant puzzles at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Children participate in activities at an educational space at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A child looks at an installation demonstrating how old shoes are recycled at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Visitors select cultural and creative products made from eco-friendly materials at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A guide shows children an elephant dung specimen at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A guide explains the knowledge about elephants to children at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)