Shanghai Museum
A world-class museum housing over 120,000 Chinese artifacts, including ancient bronzes, ceramics, and calligraphy.
History & Background
Founded in 1952 and relocated to its current People's Square location in 1996, the Shanghai Museum houses over 120,000 artifacts. The building's design represents ancient Chinese cosmology: a round dome above a square base. It is one of China's four great museums, renowned for its bronze, ceramic, calligraphy, and jade collections.
What to See & Do
- Ancient Bronze Gallery with Shang and Zhou dynasty vessels
- Ceramics Gallery spanning 8,000 years of pottery
- Calligraphy Gallery with works by master calligraphers
- Jade Gallery with Neolithic to Qing pieces
- Ming and Qing furniture gallery
Visitor Tips
- Book free tickets online in advance
- Start with the bronze gallery on the first floor
- Audio guides available in multiple languages
- Allow 2-3 hours minimum
- Photography allowed without flash
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