Shenzhen Natural History Museum Opens as Granite-Covered Landscape

The Shenzhen Natural History Museum has opened to the public in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, China. Designed by a consortium of 3XN, B+H Architects, and Zhubo Design, the 105,300-square-meter complex beside Yanzi Lake features granite façades, a walkable roof, and five cone-shaped galleries. The building functions as a museum, park, and public route. Eight exhibition halls trace 4.6 billion years of Earth's history, from the universe's origins to southern China's ecosystems. Exhibition designers Atelier Brückner and Museum Studio integrated scenography with architecture. Construction began in March 2022 and completed in July 2026. Images by Adam Mørk.