Culture People’s Square

Shanghai Museum on People’s Square

The landmark beside People’s Square, currently devoted to a ticketed exhibition on ancient civilisations of the Americas.

Location
201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu / 黄浦区人民大道201号People’s Square
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Shanghai Museum on People’s Square, photographed in July 2010

Hanjiang 2009 (寒江2009) · CC BY 2.0; License; resized for web; Source

A place worth knowing

Check the branch before setting out. From 9 July 2026 to 14 November 2027, this building hosts On Top of the World Tree; the permanent collections and other exhibitions are at Shanghai Museum East.

This is currently a paid exhibition visit. Use the official admission page for ticket options and identification requirements. Enter from Wusheng Road; normal daytime last entry is 15:00. Evening sessions are separately announced. The photograph shows this building in July 2010.

Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026

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Shanghai Museum on People’s Square

201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu / 黄浦区人民大道201号, 200001, Shanghai

Accessibility

Access details have not been confirmed.

Opening hours

Regular opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

5 Oct 2026: 09:00–17:00 Special hours listed by the official source

201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu / 黄浦区人民大道201号

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