Shanghai Museum

上海博物馆

Shanghai, Huangpu★ 4.7·31.2573°N, 121.5282°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50, students CNY 25, free on specific days

Duration

2-3 hours

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

About Shanghai Museum

One of China's premier museums, the Shanghai Museum houses a celebrated collection of ancient Chinese art, particularly famous for its bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, jade and Ming-dynasty furniture. Its galleries showcase masterpieces spanning the breadth of Chinese civilization.

Highlights

• World-class museum of ancient Chinese art. • Bronze, ceramic, calligraphy, and jade masterpieces. • Free entry in People's Square.

Suggested Route

Lobby → bronze gallery → ceramics → calligraphy/painting → jade; allow 3-4 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site café; busy dining around People's Square. Lodging: Huangpu hotels.

Facilities

Free ticket, cloakroom, restrooms, audio guide, café, shop; fully accessible.

Travel Tips

1. Guide services: (1) Free volunteer-led tours run daily at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; see the central service-desk sign for details. (2) Audio guides are available in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, German, Korean, Spanish, and Italian. Adult set: 20 yuan + 300 yuan deposit; child set: 10 yuan + 300 yuan deposit. Rental digital players and special-exhibition players are loaned separately. (3) Multimedia computer guide systems are located in the lobby and galleries.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.