The Qingdao West Coast New Area Science and Technology Museum, located in the West Coast New Area Civic Center, opened recently, marking the arrival of a new landmark in the district.

The museum is a large comprehensive science and technology museum with a total floor area of 22,000 square meters and 323 exhibits. It features four permanent exhibition halls: Growth Paradise, Discovery Zone, Blue Planet and Innovation Decoding.

A large 3D display screen inside the Qingdao West Coast New Area Science and Technology Museum. [Photo/Xihaian News]

The museum is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday to Sunday (it is closed for maintenance on Mondays and Tuesdays), with ticket sales ending at 4:00 pm and the clearing of premises starting at 4:15 pm.