About
The Shanghai History Museum is a comprehensive museum devoted to the history of Shanghai, from ancient times to the modern era. It is located in the basement of the Oriental Pearl Tower, in the Pudong New Area of the city, at 1 Century Avenue, Shanghai 200120. Its Chinese name is 上海历史博物馆.
What the visit offers
The museum's extensive exhibits follow the city's development over many centuries. For a visitor, it is a useful place to understand how Shanghai came to be the city seen today, before or after walking the streets of Pudong and the riverside.
- Ancient origins: displays covering the earliest periods of the area.
- Modern development: exhibits on the growth of the city into the present day.
- A museum visit: a self-contained indoor experience, suited to a rainy afternoon or a break from sightseeing.
Getting there and around
Because the museum sits beneath the Oriental Pearl Tower, it is easy to combine with a visit to the tower itself. The surrounding Pudong New Area is a modern district of skyscrapers, promenades and views across the Huangpu River towards the older parts of the city on the western bank, so the museum fits naturally into a day spent exploring both sides of the river.
Before you go
To check current details, you can call the museum on +86-21-5879-1888. Allow time to look through the exhibits at a relaxed pace, and plan the rest of your day around the tower and the district it stands in.
