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.
Art guide
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.
This page provides a stable editorial reference. For hours, prices, temporary exhibitions, access and booking, always check the official source.
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Coordinates locate the institution; they do not guarantee the location of an accessible entrance.
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Explore traditions, modernities and visual cultures from different regions of Asia.
Find more places for Asian art →Understanding the visit
There are many ways to discover China Art Museum: follow a chronology, choose one discipline, seek out a few works or simply wander. In Shanghai, a flexible plan and a selective visit are often more rewarding than trying to see everything.
Before travelling, use the official website to check open galleries, current exhibitions, closures and access. On site, spend time with a work, change your distance and notice details before turning to labels or interpretive material.
This page focuses on lasting information about the institution and its principal fields. It does not replace the practical guidance published by China Art Museum for tickets, hours, visitor services and current rules.
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