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Unique Museums To Visit In Shanghai

ShanghaiWOWeng 2018-11-29


Shanghai is a city that is full of art and culture. Which also gives away to unique museums that provide another perspective of the city's culture and history. With the beautiful autumn season underway, enjoy the weather and explore one of these unique museums.


SHANGHAI MUSEUM OF

OLD CAMERA MANUFACTURING




Address: 300 Anfu Road, near Drama Center, Xuhui District

Tel: 021 62462064 | 021 60932278

When: Daily (except Mon & Thur), 10:00-16:00

How much: No cover


Ponder the past as you look at cameras, old classic photographs and sets from different time periods.


SHANGHAI MUSEUM OF GLASSES




Address: 533 Baochang Lu, Zhabei District

Tel: 021 56977528

When: Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat, 9:00-11:00/14:00-16:00

How much: RMB 10 (adults) | RMB 5 (children)


The only government funded industry museum, enjoy the museum experience with Glasses and Eyes, the museum's tour guide.

 

SHANGHAI SHIKUMEN MUSEUM




Address: 181 Taicang Lu, near Madang Lu, Huangpu District

Tel: 021 33070337

When: Sun-Thu, 10:30-22:30 | Fri-Sat, 11:00-23:00

How much: RMB 20 (adults) | RMB 10 (senior citizens, children)


Look into the houses and lifestyle of old Shanghai at this museum, including furniture and amenities from bygone days. 


POST OFFICE MUSEUM




Address: 395 Tiantong Lu, near Sichuan Bei Lu, Hongkou District

Tel: 021 63936666

When: Wed-Thu, 9:00-16:00 | Sat-Sun, 9:00-16:00

How much: No cover


Presenting China's postal service history, this museum is a must for any avid collectors and enthusiasts out there.


SHANGHAI RAILWAY MUSEUM



Address: 200 Tianmu Dong Lu, near Baoshan Lu, Zhabei District

Tel: 021 51221987

When: Tue-Sun, 9:00-11:00/14:00-16:00

How much:

  • No cover (disabled, toddlers)

  • RMB 5 (children, senior citizens, retired railway workers)

  • RMB 10 (adults)


Established in 1909, this museum has become an important educational hub, teaching visitors about Shanghai's railway development and history.

 

SHANGHAI GALLERY OF ANTIQUE MUSIC




Address: 4/F, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, Pudong New Area

Tel: 021 68547629

When: Daily, 10:00-17:00

How much: RMB 50


China's only music box museum, you can find lots of antique music boxes here, including the world's oldest music box made in 1796.


SHANGHAI MUSEUM OF WRITING



Address: 429 Fuzhou Lu, near Fujian Zhong Lu, Huangpu District

Tel: 021 63281558

When: Daily, 9:30-17:30

How much: No cover


Housing an assortment of Chinese calligraphy brushes and providing an insight into the history of calligraphy, this is one of only a few places focusing solely on ancient Chinese treasures. 


LU HANBIN TYPEWRITER MUSEUM



Address: 7/F, 719 Yan'an Xi Lu, Changning District

Tel: 021 64664556

When: Daily, 10:00-22:00 

How much: No cover


A haven for writers and avid collectors, this museum houses 300 typewriters, including the oldest typewriter - built in 1809.

 

SHANGHAI FOLK CHOPSTICKS MUSEUM




Address: 191 Duolun Lu, Hongkou District

Tel: 021 56717528

When: Daily, 9:00-18:00 (Call before visiting)

How much: No cover


To promote Chinese culture, founder Lan Xiang collected more than 2,000 pairs of chopsticks, each with a unique story of its own.

 

TILANQIAO PRISON



Address: 147 Changyang Lu, near Zhoushan Lu, Hongkou District

Tel: 021 65419233

When: Daily, only for group visits

How much: No cover


An old prison, Tilanqiao Prison provides a glimpse into the living quarters and lives of convicts.


SHANGHAI FILM MUSEUM




Address: 595 North Caoxi Lu, near Nandan Lu, Xuhui District

Tel: 021 64268666

When: Tue-Sun, 9:00-17:00

How much: RMB 60


An interactive experience, this museum houses an art cinema and showcases major contributions to the Shanghai film industry, legendary filmmakers, scenes and exhibitions, as well as the history and development of film in Shanghai.


SHANGHAI ANIMATION ART GALLERY




Address: 69 Zhangjiang Lu, near Dangui Lu, Pudong New District

Tel: 021 58957998

When: Tue-Sun, 10:00-17:00

How much:

  • RMB 18 (senior citizens)

  • RMB 24 (children)

  • RMB 30 (adults)


With close to real-life sculptures, movie clips and a world-class animation cinema, this is a place to relive your favorite childhood cartoons.


TEDDY MUSEUM



Address: L201/F, World Expo Area 4, 1368 Shibo Avenue, Pudong New District

Tel: 021 31075003

When: Mon-Sun, 10:00-20:00

How much: RMB 78


With a collection comprising more than 1,000 teddy bears, this museum also showcases spinoffs of famous art pieces and old Shanghai sets, plus it has a teddy-themed café and even personalised teddy bear mementos.


SHANGHAI MUSEUM OF GLASS



Address: 685 Changjiang Xi Lu, near Gangsi Lu, Baoshan District

Tel: 021 66181970

When: Tue-Sun, 9:30-17:00 | Sat, 16:00-21:00

How much:

  • RMB 28 (children) | RMB 80 (children, inc. glass-themed garden) 

  • RMB 48 (adults) | RMB 160 (adults, inc. glass-themed garden)


Maintaining the building's basic structure, the museum's main features include a Kaleidoscope Entrance, Corridor of History, House of Glass and the Jewelry Box.


SHANGHAI AUTO MUSEUM





Address: 7565 Anting Boyuan Lu, near Moyu Lu, Jiading District

Tel: 021 69550055

When: Tue-Sun, 9:30-16:30

How much: RMB 60 (adults) | RMB 40 (children)


China's first auto-themed museum, it features a collection of around 70 classic automobiles, and the history and development of the automobile industry is explained with visuals and interactive multimedia games.


JIANGNAN SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM




Address: 2/F, Jiangnan Shipyard Bldg, 600 Luban Road, Huangpu District

Tel: 021 63089289

When: Mon-Fri, 9:00-11:00/13:00-16:00

How much: No cover


The only museum featuring 3 centuries worth of boat construction development and history, the star features here include China's recent marine technological developments and products.


SHANGHAI INSECTS MUSEUM




Address: 300 Fenglin Lu, near Xietu Lu, Xuhui District

Tel: 021 54924191 | 54924190

When: Daily, 9:00-16:30

How much: RMB 15 (adults) | RMB 10 (children)


This award-winning exhibition was termed "Star of Asia – British Museum", and houses a collection of Morpho Helena, the most beautiful butterfly in the world.


SHANGHAI WATERWORKS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM



Address: 830 Yangshupu Lu, Yangpu District

Tel: 021 65126789

When: Tue & Thu, 9:30-11:00/13:00-15:00

How much: No cover


Sitting on one of China's oldest natural water banks, this is a 3-storey tech gallery on water processing.


SHANGHAI ASTRONOMY MUSEUM



Address: Inside Sheshan Park, Waiqingsong Highway, Songjiang District

Tel: 021 57651723

When: Tue-Sun, 8:30-16:00

How much: RMB 12


Look through 40m long binoculars and appreciate the wonders of the sky.


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