Top 60 Art Museums in Shanghai Vol.2
Shanghai's art and music scene is a thriving thing. And with scorching temperatures, it's great to have a few indoor options to beat the heat. Continuing our Top 60 museums, scroll down to see our list of amazing arts and events venue:
National Museums 国立博物馆
Shanghai Natural History Museum上海自然博物馆新馆
Address: 510 Beijing West Road, Jingan District
Tel: 021 68622000
When: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 – 17:15
How much: RMB 30
Presenting 10 permanent displays on the natural world, this museum is basedon the central theme of “Nature, Humans, Harmony”.
Shanghai Museum上海博物馆
Address: 201 Renmin Ave, Huangpu District
Tel: 021 63723500
When: Daily 9:00 – 17:00
How much: Free
One of China’s first world-class museums, Shanghai Museum has 11 galleries and 3 special temporary exhibition halls, featuring objects from different time periods and ancient Chinese artefacts.
China Art Museum中华艺术宫
Address: 205 Shangnan Road, Pudong
Tel: 400 9219 021
When: Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00 (Admission before 17:00)
How much: Free
Dubbed “the Crown of the East”, this place holds an impressive 14,000 works of Chinese modern, contemporary and 21st century art.
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum上海科技馆
Address: 2000 Century Avenue, Pudong
Tel: 021 6854 2000
When: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 – 17: 15 (Admission before 16:30)
How much: RMB 60
The largest park within the city’s inner districts, this museum has a floor space of 98,000 sq m and more than 14 interactive multimedia exhibits.
Jiading Museum 嘉定博物馆
Address:嘉定区博乐路215号
Tel: 021 59928800
When: Daily 8:00 – 16:30 (Admission before 16:00)
How much: Free
With an oriental garden design, here you can immerse yourself in old Jiading culture and heritage.
Shanghai Baoshan International Folks Art Exposition
上海宝山国际民间艺术博览馆
Address: 4788 Hutai Road, Baoshan
Tel: 021 5604 2007
When: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 – 16:00
How much: RMB 30
See and appreciate ethnic art from all around the world, including Asia, Africa, Europe and local Baoshan art, spread over 8 exhibition halls.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium上海海洋水族馆
Address: 1388 Lijiazui Ring Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Tel: 021 5877 9988
When: Daily 9:00 – 18:00 (Admission before 17:30), Public Holidays 9:00 – 21:00 (Admission before 20:30)
How much: RMB 160 (Adult), RMB 110 (Child)
The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium includes a 120 m tunnel, one of the longest such tunnels in the world, which allows visitors to see the marine life up close.
Shanghai Aerospace Enthusiast’s Center上海航天科普馆
Address: 7900 Huming Road, Caohejing High-Tech Area
Tel: 021 64804950
When: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 – 15:00
How much: RMB 8
Learn about Shanghai Aerospace achievements and experience flying in their 3D theatre.
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition上海城市规划展示馆
Address:100 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District
Tel: 021 63184477
When: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 – 17:00 (Admission before 16:00)
How much:RMB 30
This six-storey building showcases Shanghai’s urban planning and development, including a large scale model of Shanghai.
Arts and Events Venues 文艺活动场馆
Shanghai Culture Square 上海文化广场
Address: 597 Fuxing Road, Huangpu District
Using high-tech operating systems and multi-functional stages, this culture square stages quality performances.
Shanghai Oriental Art Center 上海东方艺术中心
Address: 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong
Tel: 021 68541234
Go for their world class concerts, musicals and ballet performances, or if not, head down on a event-free day and tour the place for free.
Shanghai Grand Theatre 上海大剧院
Address: 300 Renmin Ave, Huangpu District
Tel: 021 63728701
One of the world’s best-equipped automatic stages, this theatre has staged over 6,000 performances since opening in 1998.
Mercedes Benz Arena 梅赛德斯-奔驰文化中心
Address: 1200 Shibo Ave, Pudong, Shanghai 200126
Tel: 021 38996688
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, this arena is a popular concert venue which has hosted global stars like Justin Bieber, Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift.
Yihai Theater 艺海剧院 - 先锋剧场
Address: 466 Jiangning Road, Jingan District
Tel: 021 62568282
Chinese play enthusiasts can see the work of Meng Jinghui, Asia’s most influential director, at this theatre.
Shanghai Drama Art Center上海话剧艺术中心
Address: 284 Anfu Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 021 64734567
Hosting English-language productions in Shanghai, this center boasts an impressive and event-filled schedule.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra上海交响乐团音乐厅
Address: 1380 Fuxing Middle Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 400 821 0522
With an eccentric dumpling-like exterior, this is China’s first symphony orchestra building.
MAO Livehouse
Address: 3/F 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Jianguo Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 64450086
Shanghai’s most active large scale concert venue, this livehouse puts up global and local music acts every weekend and midweek.
QSW Culture Center浅水湾文化艺术中心
Address: 179 Yichang Road, Putuo District
Spot undiscovered talent and meet your favorite Japanese and Korean celebrities at QSW, which often stages musicians looking to break into the music scene, plus Japanese and Korean celebrity fan meets.
Yuyintang Livehouse育音堂
Address: 851 Kaixuan Road
Tel: 186 21738839
For all rockers, this livehouse is a must and it offers shows all year round.
The Shelter
Address: Basement of 5 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu, Xuhui District
Tel: 021 64370400
When: Tuesday – Saturday 21:00 – 4:00
A stage for locally-based independent electronic artists, get a drink and let your hair down on Hip Hop Wednesdays and Tech Thursdays.
Lyceum Theatre兰心大戏院
Address: 57 Maoming South Road
Tel: 021 62178530
Established since the 1930s, and termed as one of the most exquisite buildings in Shanghai, this theatre features Western musicals and plays.
On Stage
Address: A2, Lane 570, Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu
Tel: 021 62166991
A live music space, this is JZ’s latest venue and they also put up Jazz and Rock mini concerts.
Shanghai Concert Hall上海音乐厅
Address: 523 Yanan East Road, Huangpu District
Tel: 021 53866666
With up to 1,122 seats, this concert hall hosts classical music like the Ton Koopman & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra Concert.
Theatre Above上剧场
Address: Metro City, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu
Tel: 021 60507009
Renowned Taiwanese playwright and director, Stan Lai, built this theatre to revitalise both the arts and retail industries in Shanghai.
Shanghai Indoor Stadium (Shanghai Grand Stage)上海大舞台
Address: 1111 Caoxi North Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 021 64385200
Hosting entertainment events and sporting competitions, this venue has previously hosted Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Backstreet Boys, Super Junior and 2NE1.