The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Two Shanghai Museums: the back story
A great museum of Chinese art, now on two sites: People’s Square and the new Shanghai Museum East in Pudong.
11 of the best · Shanghai, China
Museums, Galleries, Opera and Concerts in Shanghai
The two Shanghai Museums, the art museums of the West Bund, the Rockbund and M50, and the new Shanghai Grand Opera House.
Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Shanghai
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Shanghai.
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The new museum in Pudong
Shanghai Museum East
The Shanghai Museum’s second site, on Century Avenue in Pudong.
1952 Century Avenue, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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Opened 17 October 2026
Shanghai Grand Opera House
Shanghai’s new opera house, opened on 17 October 2026 with an international season running to 20 February 2027.
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With the Centre Pompidou
West Bund Museum
The riverside museum on the West Bund, in a five-year exhibition partnership with the Centre Pompidou.
2600 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui, ShanghaiExplore View on map
The full list: Museums & Arts, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Museums & galleries 7
Chinese art to contemporary.
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On Longteng Avenue
Long Museum West Bund
A private art museum on the West Bund riverside.
3398 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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Studios by Suzhou Creek
M50 Creative Park
More than 140 artist studios and galleries in a former textile mill at 50 Moganshan Road.
50 Moganshan Road, Putuo, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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A power station turned museum
Power Station of Art
Contemporary art in a former power station on the Huangpu, with its landmark chimney.
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Behind the Bund
Rockbund Art Museum
A contemporary art museum in a historic building on Huqiu Road, a block behind the Bund.
20 Huqiu Road, Huangpu, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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The new museum in Pudong
Shanghai Museum East
The Shanghai Museum’s second site, on Century Avenue in Pudong.
1952 Century Avenue, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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The city’s great museum
Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)
The Shanghai Museum’s original home on People’s Square.
201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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With the Centre Pompidou
West Bund Museum
The riverside museum on the West Bund, in a five-year exhibition partnership with the Centre Pompidou.
2600 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui, ShanghaiExplore View on map
Opera, concerts & theatre 3
Stages across the city.
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Opened 17 October 2026
Shanghai Grand Opera House
Shanghai’s new opera house, opened on 17 October 2026 with an international season running to 20 February 2027.
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On People’s Square
Shanghai Grand Theatre
The theatre on People’s Square, beside the Shanghai Museum.
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Home of the Shanghai Symphony
Shanghai Symphony Hall
The concert hall of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.
