One of the great museums of Asia, on the south side of People's Square in a circular building that echoes an ancient bronze ding vessel. The collection is strongest on bronzes (some pieces over 3,000 years old), ceramics, painting and calligraphy, jade, and Ming-Qing furniture, displayed across four floors. Free entry, audio guides in many languages. Allow at least three hours; the bronze gallery alone is worth a morning.
Shanghai Museum
World-class bronzes and ceramics in a building shaped like a ding vessel
| Address | 201 People's Avenue, Huangpu District |
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| Opening Hours | 9 am – 5 pm, closed Mondays |