Step Into 6,000 Years of Chinese Art – Explore Shanghai Museum East

Step Into 6,000 Years of Chinese Art – Explore Shanghai Museum East Visiting Shanghai Museum East (Shanghai Museum East Branch) in Pudong offers a remarkable blend of ancient Chinese art, cultural context, interactive experiences, and modern architectural design. Here’s what you can expect during your visit: 🏦 About the Museum Situated at No. 1952 Century Avenue, Pudong, directly opposite the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum, it spans roughly 113,000 m² with six above‑ground levels and two basements, making it nearly twice the size of the main museum at People’s Square. As of mid‑2024, 80% of exhibition space is open to the public, with a total capacity of up to 20,000 visitors per day. #travel #museums #shanghai #shanghaimus 🔥Key Permanent Galleries These galleries cover the breadth of ancient Chinese art and culture: Bronze Gallery: Covers 3,600 years from Xia to Qing dynasties, featuring over 500 bronzes—including ritual vessels and bell sets Sculpture Gallery: ~289 sculptures, including jade, wooden and pottery figurines, some on display for the first time. Jade Gallery: Nearly 350 jade pieces from Neolithic to Qing dynasties, including jadeite, turquoise, agate. Seal Gallery: Displays around 568 pieces, tracing the artistic and functional history of seals across dynasties. Calligraphy & Painting Galleries: World‑first permanent exhibitions dedicated separately to calligraphy and traditional painting, from early brushwork to Qing landscape masterpieces. Numismatics Gallery: Largest coin collection on display—over 6,000 coins—covering everything from imperial dynasties to Republic‑era and wartime currencies. Archaeology & Shanghai/Jiangnan Culture Galleries: Over 2,000 relics trace Shanghai’s 6,000‑year evolution; Jiangnan Gallery blends modern design with regional art pieces amid natural light views. Ceramics & China‑World Exchanges: Features a large ceramics collection (558 items), with sections on global ceramics trade; select artifacts are available for touch in controlled areas. ✔️ Visitor Tips Opening hours: Wednesday through Monday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm (last entry at 5 pm); closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays). Admission: Free of charge for permanent exhibitions. Individual visitors do not need reservation; just bring your passport/ID at the B1 East Gate near Dingxiang Road. Groups (20+ people) should reserve 7–14 days ahead and enter via the North Gate on 1F with IDs and documentation. Getting there: Metro Lines 2 (Science & Technology Museum Station, Exit 8), 4 or 6 (Pudian Road Station, Exit 2 or 1). Etiquette: Photography without flash is generally allowed; large tripods or painting materials are not permitted; luggage lockers are available at metro stations or cloakroom checks. Recommended visit length: At least 2-4 hours to comfortably explore the main highlights. #travel#thingstodo#familytravel#museums#myitinerary