Illustrative visuals: without documented photographic provenance, these are not verified depictions of the institutions.
City art guide
Explore 4 art institutions in Shanghai and plan a cultural route from official sources.
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Editorial overview
This selection of 4 places in Shanghai connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
Destinations
Continue exploring places listed in our directory.
Directory
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
Shanghai · China
China Art Museum presents modern Chinese art in the former Chinese pavilion of Shanghai’s 2010 World Expo. Its predecessor, Shanghai Art Museum, dates to 1956; the move into this building took place in 2012. Distinguishing these dates clarifies the institution’s history.
Shanghai · China
A major exhibition museum on the Huangpu waterfront, MAP develops international collaborations and presents Chinese artists.
Shanghai · China
Power Station of Art is an art institution in Shanghai, China. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Shanghai · China
A non-collecting institution near the Bund dedicated to contemporary exhibitions, commissions and research.
Plan your visit
Specialisms are editorial reference points. Years below come from Wikidata; profiles show sources and known access conditions.
| Directory | Type | Art guide | Inception according to Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Art Museum | Museum | Asian art | 1956 — Wikidata |
| Museum of Art Pudong | Museum | Contemporary art · Global art · Installation | — |
| Power Station of Art | Museum | Contemporary art · Asian art | 2012 — Wikidata |
| Rockbund Art Museum | Museum | Contemporary art · Asian art · Installation | — |
Archive photographs. WebP conversion; adapted display crop. Images do not guarantee current conditions.
