THE 10 BEST Shanghai Museums
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What travelers are saying
- AJ AldenJakarta, Indonesia14 contributionsThe museum is free, and no paying tickets are needed , but i had to go to the front desk to make "an appointment " as they called, or for me is registering our names using our passports. I was there when some exhibitions were still closed, but me and my husband still had some great exhibitions that were traditional paintings-poem paintings, Chinese traditional tribes' dresses, old furniture from the 14 th - 17th century.
I just wish I could see their exhibition about Leonardo Da Vinci, which was closed that time. Well maybe next time ...Written April 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Hans PVienna, Austria53 contributionsMust see visit. This museum is the result of the work of a single man who collected these original posters. These are witnesses of times gone but give a glimpse of times gone by.
The museum is small but has a good sample of what was used at the time to manipulate the people. Since this museum is the initiative of one single, very nice, man, one should visit it as long as it lasts. Fortunately he produced several booklets with photos of these posters.
The place is not easy to find as inside a big building but with some patience one can get there.Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HeatherandKelSalt Lake City, UT91 contributionsLoved this museum. Had lived in Shanghai for over a year before ever going. Wish I had been sooner and had taken visitors. The model of Shanghai is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen. Great rainy day, or bad air day activity.Written April 9, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jokejongSingapore, Singapore30 contributionsVery pleasant. Newly renovated. Not suitable for young kids, lack of interactivity and designed for teenagers and above who enjoys history. Conveniently located near an mtr station. The narrative was simple to follow and clear. Language in English was excellent. Overall pleased with the experience. I spent about 1.5hr inside.Written October 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- khalid k2 contributionsrespected Sir
All rare and valuable items are available for sale.
Hope you will definitely get in thanksWritten December 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Downtown83Nanjing, China498 contributionsGreat museum over five different floors with high amount of exhibition items. Very interesting for kids. Unfortunately it was crazy crowded.Written July 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada2,287 contributionsWe came to M50 on the weekend and it was not too busy. There are lots of exhibits you can walk in for free and see artists at work. The area also has many cafes and a few restaurants but none were overly appealing.Written April 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jonathan TSingapore, Singapore19 contributionsI honesty did not know anything about world expos, let alone the Shanghai World Expo. The museum however was very aesthetic and I had a pleasant time learning about the history of world expos, how the expo areas were constructed and designed as well as the significance of the event. About 1/3 of the museum is dedicated to Shanghai World Expo. However it is pretty easy to cover most of the museum in an hour or two. I would recommend dropping by the newly opened Table Tennis Museum that is a stone's throw away and can be covered under an hour. PLUS both museum visits are FREE!Written December 4, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MartinSinclairManchester, England, United Kingdom6 contributionsSmall museum under the Maglev station at Longyang Lu. Free to enter and interesting displays on Maglev history and construction.Written December 3, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emilee RipponPerth, Australia4 contributionsSome very cool cars here! My partner was happy with the diversity of cars; we visited the Beijing Auto Museum in October and thought there was more diversity in cars at Shanghai but less in numbers / exhibits. Equally as interesting to visit though! The museum is part of some kind of transport district so it was cool to see some autonomous vehicle testing and other interesting EV information too. It was about a 50-minute drive out of where we were staying near the Yu Garden but if you have the time, it's a cool museum!Written December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- autumnjune729Singapore, Singapore178 contributionsExterior of building is an iconic photo spot. Entry to museum is free, exhibits inside not very impressive but the gem of the museum is the 3D motion art of the famous Chinese painting 清明上河图。 Enjoyed this part tremendously but the rest of the museum is quite passable.Written October 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C0ppolaOulu, Finland286 contributionsYou can buy a ticket from below and then lift up to the show.
Nicely made characters.
If you have a lot of customers, it can take time to tour the exhibition.Written March 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ThaiCookingRocksChangchun, China802 contributionsJust go. Its hars to explain, pictures and video doesnt do it justice. Every wall is covered by something interesting and there are rooms that have their own unique things going on.
As an example, one room birthed butterflies that would leave the room and fly into the exhibition projected on the walls. If you touched them they would die. The only way for butterflies to be birthed was people coming into the room and spending some time. The more people where there, the more butterflies the exhibition had.
Very cool.Written January 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jo-AnnKuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributionsLovely huge grounds outside. Great place for photograhy. Big building to cover in the inside. Right opposite is the fake market 🤣Written October 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IvO13 contributionsOf the many fantastic galleries in M50, I was specifically touched by LWH Gallery. The art there was outstanding. Several pieces kept my glance for a very long time, most of all the work of Chatchawan Rodklongtan. The way the owner (I guess he was the owner?) of the gallery told us the story behind the artwork was also inspiring. He really took his time for all our questions and didn't mind that I just kept staring at the artwork. Thanks you very much for introducing me to your world of art.Written May 15, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai
- These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Development Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Auto Museum
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
- Shanghai Development Exhibition Hall
- These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
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