Shanghai History Museum
上海市历史博物馆
A city history museum inside the former Shanghai Race Club building in People's Square. The building's clock tower is itself a witness to the modern history of Shanghai.
Shanghai History Museum is in the former Shanghai Race Club building at the northwest corner of People's Square. Built in 1933, its clock tower and red-brick facade are among the landmarks of the square. The museum opened in 2018. Its permanent exhibitions, 'Ancient Shanghai' and 'Modern Shanghai,' use artifacts, models, and recreated scenes to tell the story of how Shanghai grew from a seaside fishing village into an international metropolis. Displays include old Shanghai street signs and vintage trams. Admission is free, but real-name reservations are required in advance. The museum is closed on Mondays and open roughly from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Take Metro Line 1, 2, or 8 to People's Square Station and walk about 5 minutes.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 9:00–17:00 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
- Shanghai Museum
- Zhangyuan (Zhang Garden)
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
- Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Xintiandi
- Memorial of the First National Congress of the CPC
- Sinan Mansions