Exhibitions around town

Astronomical activity

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Galileo's astronomical observation with a telescope, the United Nations has declared 2009 the International Year of Astronomy. To celebrate Children's Day, the China Science and Technology Museum has organized activities and exhibitions on the topic. Visitors can observe sunspot activities and make simple telescopes. A pictorial show introduces the evolution of astronomical telescopes over the past four centuries.

9 am-4 pm, until June 1. China Science and Technology Museum, 1 Beisanhuan Zhonglu. 6237-9311. 中国科技馆,北三环中路1号