Pterosaur museum in China’s Gobi Desert built for harsh conditions

Summary

The new Hami Pterosaur Museum in the Gobi desert in north-west China showcases hundreds of fossils of pterosaurs, ancient flying reptiles related to dinosaurs. Designed with underground exhibition halls, giant light funnels and solar farms, the museum is built to operate sustainably while withstanding the harsh environment.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the Hami Pterosaur Museum showcases hundreds of fossils and uses underground exhibition halls, giant light funnels and solar farms to operate sustainably in the harsh Gobi environment.