Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)
上海博物馆（人民广场馆） · Shànghǎi Bówùguǎn
Until 14 November 2027 this building shows only a paid exhibition on the ancient civilisations of the Americas. The Chinese collection is at Shanghai Museum East.
Booking requiredBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
For bronzes, ceramics and paintings go to Shanghai Museum East in Pudong: it now holds the permanent galleries and is free.
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:00; last entry 15:00. Closed Mondays except public holidays. Some announced dates run until 21:00, with last entry 19:00.
- Price
- A paid exhibition ticket is required for most visitors until 14 November 2027; prices vary by ticket type and date. Check the official booking channel.
- How to book
- Book a real-name ticket in the museum’s official WeChat mini-program; international visitors can use Trip.com. On-site sales are also available. Bring the original passport used for booking. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- People’s Square station (Lines 1, 2 and 8), Exit 1; or Dashijie station (Line 14), Exit 4. Enter through the south gate on Wusheng Road.
- Address in Chinese
- 上海市黄浦区人民大道201号
Photo: Jpbowen · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-10-07. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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