Shanghai Museum on People's Square
Shanghai · founded 1952
The Shanghai Museum is a public municipal museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. It is funded by the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau. Rebuilt at its current location in 1996, it is famous for its large collection of rare cultural pieces.
- Founded
- 1952Founded
What to see
Da Ke ding
In the museum’s collection.
At the museum · Photo by Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Six Gentlemen
Ni Zan, 1345.
At the museum · Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Yi of Marquis of Qi
In the museum’s collection.
At the museum · Photo by Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
Defang Ding
In the museum’s collection.
At the museum · Photo by Mountain, CC BY-SA 3.0
Farewell At The Dianshan Lake
Li Sheng, 1346.
At the museum · Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Mount Hua Album
Wang Lü, 1384.
At the museum · Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Plan your visit
Hours
Published on the museum’s own site. Confirm on www.shanghaimuseum.net/mu/frontend/pg/en/index before you travel.
Getting there
201 Renmin Avenue.
On their own site
Opening hours, tickets and current exhibitions are on the museum’s own site.
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