Museums & Arts · Our pick in Shanghai

Power Station of Art

Contemporary art·Huangpu riverside

A power station turned museum

About Power Station of Art

The Power Station of Art occupies a former power station on the Huangpu riverside. Its tall chimney is a landmark of the river.

Why it's on our list

  • Former power station
  • Riverside

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Power Station of Art before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Power Station of Art are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Yu Garden2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Xintiandi3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. The Bund3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  4. Shanghai Tower3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  5. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  6. Oriental Pearl TV Tower4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  7. Shanghai Museum East4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  8. West Bund Museum5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 17 min
  9. Jing’an Temple5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 18 min
  10. Wukang Mansion5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 19 min

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