Plan your cultural itinerary in Shanghai with 10 verified museums, art galleries, concert halls, and historic institutions. Base yourself in The Bund & Waitanyuan (Huangpu) or Former French Concession (Xuhui & Hengshan–Fuxing) for easy walking access.
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Classical Ming Dynasty garden built in 1559, featuring koi ponds, dragon walls, zigzag Nine-Turn Bridge, and the famous Nanxiang soup dumpling house.
Tip: Cross the Nine-Turn Bridge and grab a bamboo steamer of authentic crab-roe Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) at Nanxiang Mantou Dian.
279 Yuyuan Old St, Huangpu, Shanghai
Contemporary art museum located in the historic Royal Asiatic Society building on Huqiu Road.
🕒 Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
20 虎丘路 黄浦区, Shanghai
Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts is located at 79 Fenyang Road in Shanghai.
🕒 Hours: Tu-Su 09:00-11:30, 13:00-16:30
79 汾阳路, Shanghai
SNH48 Star Dream Theatre is a performance venue for the idol group located in Hongkou District, Shanghai.
🕒 Hours: We-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
267号 嘉兴路 虹口区, Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz Arena is a major live entertainment venue located in Shanghai's Pudong district.
世博大道 浦东新区, Shanghai
The Power Station of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Huayuan Gang Road in Shanghai.
🕒 Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-19:00
200号 花园港路, Shanghai
Shanghai Grand Theatre is a performing arts theatre and concert hall in 300 上海市人民大道, Shanghai.
300 上海市人民大道, Shanghai
The Museum of Contemporary Art is a cultural institution located in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai
The Museum of Illusions is an interactive cultural attraction located in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai
Island6 is a contemporary art gallery in Shanghai focusing on art, technology, and science.
Shanghai