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Three starting points for Shanghai art

Shanghai, your way.

3 considered stops At your own pace

Collections in Pudong, exhibitions on the West Bund and contemporary art near the river. Pick a venue before making a route.

YOUR DAY, AT A GLANCE
The exterior of Shanghai Museum East, photographed in October 202501 / 03 Century Avenue, Pudong

STOP 01 / 03

Shanghai Museum East

Choose a collection or material before arrival. The East branch is in Pudong; check that your route does not take you to the People’s Square building.

1952 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area / 浦东新区世纪大道1952号, Shanghai
Opening hours & practical details
Regular opening hours
Monday10:00–18:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00–18:00
Thursday10:00–18:00
Friday10:00–18:00
Saturday10:00–18:00
Sunday10:00–18:00

The museum lists Shanghai Science and Technology Museum station, Line 2, Exit 8. Individual visitors enter at the B1 east entrance near Dingxiang Road.

Last checked 21 Sept 2026.

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The exterior of Shanghai Museum East, photographed in October 2025

Hpppp0527 / Wikimedia Commons. Captured: 2025-10-09 16:10:03. Resized and compressed; display crops vary. · CC BY-SA 4.0: License; source: Source

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The entrance to West Bund Museum in Shanghai, photographed in June 202002 / 03 West Bund

STOP 02 / 03

West Bund Museum

Make the exhibition the anchor, then leave time for the river outside. Tickets are show-specific, so check the linked event before booking.

2600 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District / 徐汇区龙腾大道2600号, Shanghai
Opening hours & practical details
Regular opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00–18:00
Wednesday11:00–18:00
Thursday11:00–18:00
Friday11:00–18:00
Saturday11:00–18:00
Sunday11:00–18:00

Last checked 21 Sept 2026.

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The entrance to West Bund Museum in Shanghai, photographed in June 2020

Lcsun / Wikimedia Commons. Captured: 2020-06-26. Resized and compressed; display crops vary. · CC BY-SA 4.0: License; source: Source

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The facade of Rockbund Art Museum, photographed in May 201003 / 03 The Bund

STOP 03 / 03

Rockbund Art Museum

Save this option for an exhibition day. The next announced programme begins on 31 October; the gap after September’s closing is not a confirmed visitor opening.

20 Huqiu Road, Huangpu District / 黄浦区虎丘路20号, Shanghai
Opening hours & practical details

Opening hours have not been confirmed. Check the official website before visiting.

The museum lists an elevator serving all floors and wheelchairs available at the front desk.

Last checked 21 Sept 2026.

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The facade of Rockbund Art Museum, photographed in May 2010

Rockbund Art Museum / Wikimedia Commons. Captured: 2010-05-01. Resized and compressed; display crops vary. · CC BY 3.0: License; source: Source

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Leave room for a detour. This is an editorial sequence, not a timed booking. Check transport, opening hours and reservations before you go.

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Built from an editorial guideThree starting points for Shanghai art

The sequence is assembled from linked places. Our guides remain the source of the selections and commentary; each place supplies its own practical details.