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Sight People's Square, Shanghai

Shanghai Museum

A sight in People's Square, Shanghai, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Shanghai Museum in People's Square, Shanghai
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Why go

Bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and jade at People's Square, with a newer East branch in Pudong.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Shanghai, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Jia Jia Tang Bao, 0.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
People's Square
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Shanghai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jia Jia Tang Bao

    Plain local shop making xiaolongbao soup dumplings to order.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Yang's Fried Dumplings

    Local chain known for shengjian bao, pan-fried pork buns with crisp bottoms.

    Food · 1.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Yu Garden

    Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old city.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai

    Restored bar of the 1911 Shanghai Club on the Bund, known for its long counter.

    Drinks · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    The Bund

    Riverside promenade of 1920s banks and hotels facing the Pudong skyline.

    Sight · 2.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Tianzifang

    Maze of shikumen lane houses filled with small shops and studios.

    Shopping · 2.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Shanghai Museum is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Shanghai

Another curated sight in Shanghai. See the full Shanghai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Shanghai run from 8°C in January to 32°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Shanghai Museum itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Shanghai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Shanghai weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Shanghai Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
201 Ren Min Da Dao, People's Square, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200003
Coordinates
31.22833, 121.47553
Destination
Shanghai, China
Website
shanghaimuseum.net

Shanghai Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shanghai Museum?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Shanghai Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai Museum?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Reserve free tickets online.

Is Shanghai Museum free?

Yes, we list Shanghai Museum as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shanghai Museum?

Shanghai Museum is at 201 Ren Min Da Dao, People's Square, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200003. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shanghai Museum?

Shanghai Museum appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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