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A "MUST SEE" FOR VISITORS TO SHANGHAI The Museum is a very well curated collection of amazing items from China's long history. Its free and open every day except Monday. Tour guides will advise that a passport is needed for entry but we were able to enter with no ID at all. You can get a free (English) audio guide - for this you'll need to leave a 400 Yuan refundable deposit (or leave some ID such as drivers licence or ...yes.. your passport!) Its an oasis of cool and quiet and you can easily spend a few hours here marvelling at the age and beauty of the exhibits. Good printed guides in Chinese and English. Guided tours offered but with the audio guide I think you better off doing it yourself and spending time on the things that intrigue you the most. There is a good cafe inside (with good coffee!) and on each floor you will find a souvenir shop with some good (easily packed) treasures to take home :) There is security screening on entry. This museum will not present any problems for people with mobility issues as it has level floors and lifts and escalators. Nearest Metro train station is People's Square (a fair walk just the same which can be tiring in the hot, sticky weather).
Ian WIan W
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The Shanghai Museum is a remarkable institution that showcases China's rich cultural heritage. Located in the heart of Shanghai, the museum boasts an extensive collection of over 120,000 pieces, including ancient ceramics, jade, bronze, and traditional Chinese paintings. One of its most impressive features is the museum's architecture, designed to resemble a traditional Chinese vessel, symbolizing the concept of "gathering the essence of culture." Inside, the layout is intuitive, allowing visitors to engage with exhibits that are both educational and aesthetically pleasing. The museum does an excellent job of contextualizing artifacts within China's historical timeline, enlightening visitors on the evolution of Chinese art and culture. Additionally, the museum offers a blend of ancient and contemporary exhibits, providing a comprehensive view of China's artistic legacy. Admission is free, making it accessible to a broad audience, enhancing its role as a cultural landmark in Shanghai.
NataliawtajlandiiNataliawtajlandii
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It has been around ten years since our last visit and we were keen to see the exhibitions. Then, there was a wonderful exhibit showcasing the terracotta warriors. It was an interesting sight to see the building, which is in the shape of an old imperial wine cup traditionally used by the Emperor. Unfortunately, this time, three of the galleries were closed, and the exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci had just ended. Nevertheless, they still had similar galleries showcasing the clothing and jewellery of the minority groups in China, as well as calligraphy and Chinese paintings. We liked the wooden furniture exhibition. All in all, we spent on,y an hour here this time, due to the gallery closures. Entry is free via a QR code, and you need your passport. You can register at the booth outside near the souvenir store, and entry is then further round the corner at the southwest entrance. The nearest Metro exit is number 1.
steven limsteven lim
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Museum ShanghaiTerletak di People's Square , Distrik Huangpu , Shanghai. Ini adalah museum seni rupa Tionghoa kuno yang sangat terkenal dan memiliki koleksi yang lengkap. Dibangun ulang di lokasi saat ini pada 1996, museum tersebut dianggap sebagai salah satu museum modern kelas dunia pertama di Tiongkok. Museum ini memiliki lebih dari 120.000 buah koleksi, yang terbuat dari perunggu , keramik , kaligrafi , furnitur , batu giok , koin kuno , lukisan , segel , patung dan lain lain. Museum Shanghai menyimpan beberapa barang penting nasional, termasuk satu dari tiga spesimen cermin perunggu "transparan" dari Dinasti Han yang masih ada. Gaya dan penyajiannya mengelilingi pengunjung dengan artefak yang menunjukkan kearifan dan filosofi kuno. Desain eksterior kubah bundar dan alas persegi melambangkan gagasan kuno tentang surga bundar dan tanah persegi. Museum ini terbagi menjadi 11 galeri dan 3 ruang pameran. 11 galeri mencakup sebagian besar hasil seni Tiongkok yang utama : Perunggu Kuno, Keramik Kuno, Lukisan, Kaligrafi, Patung Kuno, Giok Kuno, Koin, Furnitur Ming dan Qing, Segel, dan Kebangsaan Minoritas. Lebih dari 500 karya adalah karya seni dari berbagai dinasti, seperti tembikar dicat abu-abu dari zaman Neolitik, celadon primitif dari Shang, Zhou dan Negara Berperang, seladon dewasa dari Dinasti Han Timur, tembikar kaca tiga warna yang terkenal dari Dinasti Tang, kaca biru, putih dan hitam serta porselen yang dicat dari Song, Jin dan Liao, dan karya dari Jingdezhen, Jiangxi dll. Untuk menuju museum ini dapat ditempuh dengan transportasi umum sebagai berikut : Dengan metro: Naik Metro Jalur 1 , Jalur 2 , atau Jalur 8 dan turun di People's Square Station. Keluar dari stasiun dari Exit 1 dan berjalanlah ke selatan selama sekitar lima menit. Dengan bus: 1. Naik bus 46, 49, 123, 145, 312, 451 atau Jalur Khusus Shangchuan dan turun di People's Square Station. 2. Naik Bus Wisata Kota Jalur 1 atau Jalur 2 dan turun di museum. 3. Ambil Tunnel Line 6 dan turun di Stasiun Wushenglu Xizang Zhonglu.
Anies HeriyantoAnies Heriyanto
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🎭Art & Culture: Beautiful collection of traditional and modern Chinese art and culture. The Shanghai museum is a perfectly preserved capsule of the decades and centuries. The museum is free to enter. There is a paid audio guide that is well worth using. The diverse historical lineage of Chinese tradition is explained extremely well with the voice guide, in your language of choice. The use of different media and historical symbolism of this nation’s artwork, is much deeper than face value. If you enjoy historical museums, this is one to add to your list! The museum was also not terribly crowded which made for a deeply personal experience.
Natalia JofreNatalia Jofre
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上海博物馆创建于1952年,原址南京西路325号旧跑马总会,1959年10月迁入河南南路16号中汇大楼,现址上海市中心人民广场的南侧黄浦区人民大道201号。 1993年8月,上海博物馆新馆开工建设,1996年10月12日全面建成开放。上海博物馆建筑总面积39200平方米,占地面积1.1万平方米,地下二层,地上五层,高29.5米,总投资5.7亿元。新馆是方体基座与圆形出挑相结合的建筑造型,具有中国“天圆地方”的寓意。馆名“上海博物馆”为上海第一任市长陈毅书写。 上海博物馆设有11个专馆,3个展览厅,陈列面积2,800平方米。馆藏文物近百万件,其中精品文物12万件,其中尤其是以青铜器、陶瓷器、书法、绘画为特色。收藏了来自宝鸡及河南、湖南等地的青铜器,有文物界“半壁江山”之誉,是一座大型的中国古代艺术博物馆,故此很值得一看! The Shanghai Museum was founded in 1952. It was originally located at the Old Race Club at No. 325 Nanjing West Road. It moved into the Zhonghui Building at No. 16 Henan South Road in October 1959. It is now located at No. 201, Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, on the south side of the People's Square in the central Shanghai. In August 1993, the construction of the new Shanghai Museum started, and it was fully opened on October 12, 1996. The Shanghai Museum has a total building area of 39,200 square meters, covering an area of 11,000 square meters, with two floors underground and five floors above ground, with a height of 29.5 meters and a total investment of 570 million yuan. The new pavilion is an architectural shape that combines a square base with a round overhang, which has the meaning of "a place with a round sky" in China. The name "Shanghai Museum" was written by Chen Yi, the first mayor of Shanghai. The Shanghai Museum has 11 special halls, 3 exhibition halls, and an exhibition area of 2,800 square meters. The museum has nearly one million cultural relics, including 120,000 fine cultural relics, especially bronze ware, ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings. It has a collection of bronzes from Baoji, Henan, Hunan and other places. It is known as the "half of the country" in the cultural relic world. It is a large-scale ancient Chinese art museum.
Bob WongBob Wong
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201 Renmin Ave, People's Square, Huangpu, China, 200003
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attractions: Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Sofitel Shanghai Hyland, People's Park, Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World, Conrad Shanghai, Campanile Shanghai Bund Hotel, Green Court Serviced Apartment, restaurants: Jia Jia Tang Bao, Lailai Snack Dumpling, Eli Falafel, 小杨生煎馆黄河路店, Masala Art, Ye Shanghai, Dahuchun, Qingmeiju Muslim Restaurant, Shake Shack Xintiandi, Lillian Cake Shop
