Shanghai History Museum — Attraction in Shanghai

Visited in July 2025. It was tricky to find the place. It is placed on the -1 floor of Pearl Tower and not widely advertised. Despite the high season, we didn't have to buy tickets beforehand. Ticket offices are located outside of security perimeter, so don't rush to the tower, buy the tickets first. Then pass the security check, find one of two descents under the tower. You will see no museum labes on your way. The museum shows you the routine life of Shanghai citizens through the ages. I can't call it modern, but it is nice. The exhibit labels are translated into English, but...

Address: 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, People's Square, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai, 200003, China Phone number: +86 21 2329 9999 Description: This museum focuses on Shanghai's history from 1843 to 1949. It is located in the former Shanghai Race Club and retains much of the original building's architecture. The 10 storey tall tower has long been a central Shanghai landmark. The museum’s oldest pieces are 6,000 years old. The museum was established in 1983 and first opened to the public in 1984. The museum moved to a new location in 1991, and to its current...

The collection reveals unexpected connections—1930s cheongsam dresses contain hidden pockets for revolutionary leaflets. A working model of the Huangpu River demonstrates how tides affected trade routes, with miniature ships that actually float on salted water for buoyancy. The "Sounds of Old Shanghai" exhibit lets you hear reconstructed audio from wax cylinders, complete with the crackle of...