Shanghai Museum East
上海博物馆东馆
The Pudong annex that fully opened in 2024, with more exhibition space than the People's Square museum, drawing wide attention to its bronzes, painting and calligraphy, and major ancient Egyptian exhibitions.
Shanghai Museum East is located along Century Avenue in the Huamu area of Pudong. It fully opened in 2024 and covers about 110,000 square meters. Its permanent displays span more than 20 galleries, covering ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics, painting and calligraphy, jade, sculpture, coins and Jiangnan culture, and it also hosts major special exhibitions such as Atop the Pyramids: Ancient Egyptian Civilization. It complements the People's Square branch. Most permanent displays are free and require online real-name reservations, while special exhibitions are ticketed separately. The museum is closed on Mondays and open roughly 09:00–17:00, with occasional evening sessions on Fridays. Take Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station, about a 10-minute walk.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 9:00–17:00 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- Century Park (Shanghai)
- Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory
- Shanghai Tower Top of Shanghai Observatory
- Jin Mao Tower
- Huangpu River Cruise
- Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
- Oriental Pearl Tower / Lujiazui