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What travelers are saying
- Sjakie SHoorn, The Netherlands661 contributionsThe museum has free entrance, and if you know what's inside! But you have to wait in the queue for 1 hour. The audio guide is well worth the price. I think you can spend a whole day here.Written May 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ailton007Seattle, WA910 contributionsDidi navigation knows the place but it's a non-descriptive office building and the museum is located on 7th floor. Posters / pictures with Chinese and English context are provided and super interesting to see how these supported the various themes throughout China's 20th century history! Takes 30 min but worth visiting. I walked from Jing An temple here in 15 min.Written February 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HeatherandKelSalt Lake City, UT91 contributionsLoved this museum. Had lived in Shanghai for over a year before ever going. Wish I had been sooner and had taken visitors. The model of Shanghai is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen. Great rainy day, or bad air day activity.Written April 9, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark F5 contributionsExcellent place! It's nice to see the Jewish history being celebrated in Shanghai. They genuinely saved lives.Written October 11, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- venkatrao tWashington DC, DC22 contributionsBest Shanghai development center by the city, Shanghai History, growth over the years, infrastructure plans, and water and sewer processing and reclamation. Air quality and controls.Written February 16, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada1,775 contributionsWe came to M50 on the weekend and it was not too busy. There are lots of exhibits you can walk in for free and see artists at work. The area also has many cafes and a few restaurants but none were overly appealing.Written April 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jenn SLos Altos, CA56 contributionsVery spacious, affordable at just 30rmb for adults and kids under 1.3m free. Many dinosaurs in skeleton and animatronic form, many taxidermied animals of the past, a good collection of minerals and rocks, and ecology of shanghai. It was empty on a Friday morning. The sculpture garden outside is a big plus for little kids. Only negative is I think most of the items except the rocks are replicas, including the stuffed animals but maybe it's not bad since those animals are endangered or extinct. We did have to buy our tickets on wechat, show health code and passports to enter as foreigners.Written November 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter KNewcastle, Australia49 contributionsThis amazin* building is home 5o the best Museum I have been to in China.
A must see is the amazing miniatures and the fantastic artWritten January 25, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jo-AnnKuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,994 contributionsLovely huge grounds outside. Great place for photograhy. Big building to cover in the inside. Right opposite is the fake market 🤣Written October 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jonathan TSingapore, Singapore19 contributionsI honesty did not know anything about world expos, let alone the Shanghai World Expo. The museum however was very aesthetic and I had a pleasant time learning about the history of world expos, how the expo areas were constructed and designed as well as the significance of the event. About 1/3 of the museum is dedicated to Shanghai World Expo. However it is pretty easy to cover most of the museum in an hour or two. I would recommend dropping by the newly opened Table Tennis Museum that is a stone's throw away and can be covered under an hour. PLUS both museum visits are FREE!Written December 4, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MartinSinclairManchester, England, United Kingdom6 contributionsSmall museum under the Maglev station at Longyang Lu. Free to enter and interesting displays on Maglev history and construction.Written December 3, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C0ppolaOulu, Finland270 contributionsYou can buy a ticket from below and then lift up to the show.
Nicely made characters.
If you have a lot of customers, it can take time to tour the exhibition.Written March 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chris PShanghai, China4,925 contributionsWhat an amazing few hours I spent at this Museum. It is beautifully designed and the displays are very nicely spaced out and presented. Nearly all the cars are labelled in Chinese and English, with enough information about the display.
Don’t forget to get an audio guide, which requires a deposit. They never told me about it, so you need to ask. The numbered displays have a 1 to 2 minute commentary about them. Well worth it. Note that you need 4 digits for the machine, so add enough zero’s in the front, to complete the number. It took me a while to work it out.
The staff are most helpful and have a fair bit of English.
I also loved all the interactive opportunities on the top floor. You definitely need a 2/3 hours to do the place justice.
There is a MacDonalds near the museum and a tiny restaurant inside.
The only issue - it’s far from the centre of town. If using the Metro, take line 11 and get off at Anting station. It’s a fair walk from there, or just take a Didi. Note that Anting New Town is very close by and is a German styled area - worth a look if you are there.Written February 2, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IvO13 contributionsOf the many fantastic galleries in M50, I was specifically touched by LWH Gallery. The art there was outstanding. Several pieces kept my glance for a very long time, most of all the work of Chatchawan Rodklongtan. The way the owner (I guess he was the owner?) of the gallery told us the story behind the artwork was also inspiring. He really took his time for all our questions and didn't mind that I just kept staring at the artwork. Thanks you very much for introducing me to your world of art.Written May 15, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bcheongShanghai, China26,208 contributionsThey have a permanent collection of chinese ceramics, porcelein and jade. And currently a special exhibition of dali and picasso. The picasso was disappointing, mostly lithographsWritten August 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai
- These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Development Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Maglev Museum
- Shanghai Auto Museum
- These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- Shanghai Development Exhibition Hall
- These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
- China Art Museum
- These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an)
- Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
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