About
The Long Museum is a private art museum in Shanghai, located at 3398 Longteng Avenue in the Xuhui District. It is known in Chinese as 龙美术馆. The museum presents both traditional and contemporary Chinese art, so a visit can move between older works and modern pieces within the same city outing.
What to expect
- Traditional Chinese art, including ancient artifacts
- Contemporary Chinese art, including modern works
- Two locations, so the museum's collection is spread across more than one site
The museum was founded by the collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei. Their private collecting background shapes the character of the museum, which is a private institution rather than a state-run one.
Planning a visit
The Long Museum suits visitors who are interested in Chinese art across different periods and want to see how older traditions relate to present-day work. Because it sits in Xuhui District, it can be combined with other cultural and everyday stops in the area. To check current arrangements before you go, you can call the museum at +86-21-6422-7636.
