上海博物馆

Hours：

Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00 (last entry at 16:00)
Closed on Mondays (except national holidays)
Reservation for individual visitors is not required.

Location：

201 Ren Min Da Dao (South Entrance Gate on Wusheng Road)

Guidelines：

For better visiting experience, please read the guidelines in advance:

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (last entry at 16:00), closed on Mondays (except national holidays).
Beginning September 1, 2025, individual visitors may enter through the South Gate with a valid ID after security check. Reservation is not required.
Reservations are required during peak periods, including national holidays, school vacations, and major special exhibitions. Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance via our WeChat channel (上海博物馆) or our official website(www.shanghaimuseum.net). Reservation policies for major exhibitions will be announced in advance on our website and social media channels.

Visitor flow control may be implemented as needed to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. Waiting times for entry may occur during peak hours. Thank you for your patience.
Groups of 20 or more are required to reserve by phone at 021-63724550 at least 7 days in advance.
For ticketed special exhibitions, tickets may be purchased online or onsite. Please refer to our website, social media channels, or Information Desk for details.
Priority access is available for visitors aged 65 and above, as well as visitors with disabilities. Please use the Priority Passage at the South Gate with a valid ID. Priority access does not apply to ticketed special exhibitions or other programs.
Drinks, snacks and delicacies are available in our restaurant on 1F and tearoom on 2F. Please do not eat or drink inside the galleries, hallways, the Main Hall, or shops.
Any individuals or organizations organizing guided tours need to register for approval in advance.
The Museum may adjust its admission policy when necessary. Please follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding and support. For inquiries, please consult on-site staff or call our hotline at 021-63723500 (ext. 132 or 134; service hours 09:00 - 17:00).

Shanghai Museum on People's Square：

No. 201 Ren Min Da Dao, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Transportation：

Bus routes No. 18, 23, 42, 46, 49, 71, 71(section), 108, 108(section), 112, 112(section), 123, 145, 167, 454, 455, 537, 775, 782, 783, 789, 930, 934, 952, 952B, 980, Tunnel Route 3, Tunnel Route 6, Shanghai-Chuansha Line, Shanghai-Zhujiajiao Highway Line
Metro Lines 1, 2 and 8
CitySights Bus Lines 1 and 2

Nearby Places：

The Museum is located on the People's Square (ren min guangchang) at the downtown center, close to Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road, neighboring the Shanghai Grand Theatre, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and the Shanghai Concert Hall. The Museum is easily connected by most transport terminals of the city.
Hongqiao Airport: 15 km
Pudong Airport: 40 km
Shanghai Railway Station: 3 km
Hongqiao Railway Station: 17 km
Shanghai South Railway Station: 12 km

Parking：

The Museum do not have public parking space. There are two parking lots close by:
People's Square underground parking lot: RMB 10 yuan per hour
Ground parking lot on Wusheng Road: RMB 10 yuan per hour

Cloakroom Services：

You can check in your personal belongings (coats, bags, luggage, etc.) at the cloakrooms at the North and South Gates of the Museum. Please carry all valuables with you expect laptops.
All bags, packages and personal items must go through the security check before entry. Please get a security check ticket after the security check to deposit your items.
You can borrow free wheelchairs and strollers from the cloakroom at the South Gate. There is a deposit of RMB 300 yuan. Please note that all these items can only be used inside the Museum.
Sewing kits and first aid kits are available free to visitors.
Lost and Found service is available in the cloakroom at the South Gate.
Please note that the Museum reserves the right to dispose of any items overdue. If so, you will not hold the Museum liable for removing or destroy such property.

Food & Drink：

The Shanghai Museum Restaurant
Location: 1F, Inner side of the South Gate, offering Chinese and Western style meals.
Hours: 11:00 - 14:00
Tea Room (The Julianna Young Koo Pavilion)
Location: 2F, offering Chinese tea, coffee, juice, bottled beverages and snacks.
Hours: 09:00 - 16:30

Multimedia Guide：

Free Wechat Guide
The Museum provides free audio guide for highlights of permanent galleries.
Please subscribe the Shanghai Museum official Wechat account (clicking GO-上博-人广馆导览).
Audio Guide
Audio Guide devices for Museum's permanent collection are available in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, German, Korean, Spanish and Italian.

Audio Guide devices in Chinese
Rental fee of adult version: RMB 20 yuan per set
Rental fee of parent-child version: RMB 20 yuan per set
Rental fee of children's version: RMB 10 yuan per set
You only need to provide your mobile phone number and a valid ID, with no deposit.

Audio Guide devices in Foreign Languages
Rental fee: RMB 40 yuan per set, with deposit of RMB 400 yuan / USD 50 dollars / passport

Audio Guide devices for some temporary exhibitions are rented separately. Please ask our staff if the English version is available.
Smart Guide (Chinese only)
The Museum also provides the smart guide to help visitors understand the all-round background of the Museum's highlights and give a vivid introduction about the historical treasures through a variety of applications, including audio tours, videos, hand-painted stories, animation, and interactive games.
Each suite includes a touch-screen tablet, hand strap and earphone.
Rental fee: RMB 30 yuan per set, with no deposit. You only need to provide your mobile phone number and a valid ID.
You can rent online or on-site.

If you want to explore more highlights about the Museum, please download the "Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆)" app for mobile phone only or use the applet of WeChat. Please note the app and applet only have the Chinese version.

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