The Shanghai Museum is renowned for its large collection of rare Chinese art and cultural artifacts. Located in the People's Square at the heart of Shanghai, China, the museum's architecture is designed in the shape of an ancient bronze cooking vessel called a 'ding'. It boasts four floors, multiple galleries, and over 120,000 pieces that bear historical significance, including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting, and calligraphy. Exhibition halls are designed thematically around types of art rather than dynastic periods, which is unique among large Chinese museums. Since its opening in 1952 and subsequent 1996 move to its current location, the Shanghai bang has become a symbol of cultural education in China. The museum also offers a comprehensive range of temporary exhibitions. The tranquil and well-designed space makes it a perfect refuge from the bustling city outside, providing a deep dive into Chinese heritage and history.
We visited the museum on 2024-06-10. Our mistake was to not book a visit in advance through the museum's website, because it was an extended weekend due to Dragon Boat Festival and Shanghai was overcr..
It has been around ten years since our last visit and we were keen to see the exhibitions. Then, there was a wonderful exhibit showcasing the terracotta warriors.
It was an interesting sight to see..
Arrived as part of a tour group. Many signs are in English and Chinese. Reading the main signs on entry to each gallery sets the scene. As you approach some exhibits their lights come on so you can st..
The museum is free, and no paying tickets are needed , but i had to go to the front desk to make "an appointment " as they called, or for me is registering our names using our passports. I was there w..
While we were very much looking forward to visiting. We showed up, and they were already sold out for that day and for the next day, so we returned two days later. The place is apparently VERY popular..
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