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Shanghai Museum

One of China's most important museums

Shanghai Museum Guide

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Shanghai Museum Overview

One of China's most important museums, located in People's Square. Its impressive collection includes ancient bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and jade artifacts spanning thousands of years of Chinese history.

Shanghai Museum is one of China's most important cultural institutions, located in the heart of People's Square. This world-class museum houses an extraordinary collection of over 120,000 artifacts that span over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.

What makes Shanghai Museum special is its remarkable collection. The museum is particularly renowned for its ancient bronzes, considered among the finest in the world, as well as its extensive holdings of ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and jade artifacts. It's a treasure trove for anyone interested in Chinese history and art.

2-3
Hours
★★★★★
Rating 4.8
Free
Entrance
Huangpu District
2-3 hours
Free
All Year

Permanent Exhibitions & Special Exhibition

Collection & Gallery Layout:

  • 1F: Ancient Bronze Gallery (moved to East Wing), Ancient Sculpture Gallery (moved to East Wing)
  • 2F: Ancient Ceramics Gallery (moved to East Wing)
  • 3F: Calligraphy Gallery (moved to East Wing), Painting Gallery (moved to East Wing)
  • 4F: Minority Nationalities Craft Gallery, Ancient Jade Gallery (moved to East Wing), Numismatic Gallery (moved to East Wing), Ming-Qing Furniture Gallery

Special Exhibition: "On Top of the World Tree - Ancient Civilizations of the Americas"

  • 1F: Olmec, Teotihuacan & Maya Galleries - Birthplace of Mesoamerican civilization
  • 2F: Aztec Gallery - The last empire of Mexico's Central Plateau
  • 3F: Golden Empire: Machu Picchu Treasures Exhibition - 325 artifacts from Peru's Larco Museum

Exhibition Dates: July 9, 2026 - November 14, 2027

Detailed Information

Location

No.201,Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Opening Hours
  • Tuesday-Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Monday: Closed (except holidays)
Best Time to Visit

October - November (spring-like weather) and March - May

Evening visits (19:00-21:00) for light shows

Tickets

Entrance: Free

Special Exhibitions: Varies

Reservation Information
  • ID card / Passport needed for entry
Transportation
  • Metro: Lines 1, 2, 8 to People's Square
  • Bus: Multiple lines available

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