Shanghai Museum, one of the biggest and most prominent museums in China, is situated close to People’s Square.
The Shanghai Museum, which was established in 1952, is the country’s first modern museum. Its architecture, which blends classical and modern features, represents a part of China’s rich heritage of culture. The Shanghai Museum boasts a collection of nearly 1.02 million artifacts, including 140,000 rare treasures that reflect its rich cultural legacy. Covering 31 categories—from bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings to sculptures—the collection showcases extraordinary variety and artistic excellence. The museum is also one of the most popular Shanghai tourist sights for family trips in China.
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- Scenic Rating: AAAA
- Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, latest entry at 16:00, closed on Mondays (except national holidays)
- Admission: Free
- Address: No. 201 Ren Min Da Dao, Huangpu District, Shanghai
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