Introduction
- Founded in 1952, the Shanghai Museum boasts a collection of 1,020,000 precious relics, featuring bronzes, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy, sculpture, oracle bone, seals, ancient coins, jades, furniture, embroidery, lacquer ware, and the art of minorities. Read more
Exhibitions
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Silla exhibition dazzles in gold and the spirit of the East From dazzling gold crowns, vibrant glassware and jade artifacts to majestic Buddhist sculptures, the ongoing exhibition Beneath the Golden Crown: Highlights of Silla's Treasures at Shanghai Museum East presents one of China's first showcases devoted to the ancient civilization of Silla on the Korean Peninsula. Date: Sept 23, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027 Read more
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Shanghai Museum unveils treasures of ancient Silla An exhibition opening today at the Shanghai Museum explores Silla, an ancient Korean kingdom, through three themes: golden culture, international exchange, and Buddhist art. Date: Sept 23, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027 Read more
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Once-in-a-lifetime ancient American civilizations exhibition opens in Shanghai The exhibition On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas officially opened at Shanghai Museum today, bringing together an unprecedented exploration of ancient Central and South American cultures. Date: July 9, 2026 - Nov 14, 2027 Read more
Brilliant Collection
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Bronze chime bells echo records of Western Zhou war Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-771 BC)
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The Great 'Ding' of Ke - an ancient bronze masterwork Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-771 BC)
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Thousand-year-old silk tapestry highlights Chinese silk weaving technique Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
Stories
Admire masterpieces at Gallery of Shanghai Painting and Calligraphy
Love Chinese painting and calligraphy? Here's your next art stop in Shanghai!
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