The Shanghai Museum is a museum of ancient Chinese art located in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. The museum was founded in 1952, but its current location and building, designed by local architect Xing Tonghe, was completed in 1996. The museum's collection contains over 120,000 pieces, including bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, jade, ancient coins, paintings, and sculptures, spanning more than 5,000 years of Chinese history.
The museum has ten galleries and three exhibition halls, showcasing the history, culture, and art of China from the Neolithic period to the present day. The galleries are arranged thematically, covering topics such as ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting, calligraphy, and furniture, as well as minority cultures of China and ancient Chinese jade. One of the highlights of the museum is the extensive collection of bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, some of which date back more than 3,000 years.
The museum also houses a gift shop, restaurant, and teahouse, as well as facilities for research, conservation, and educational activities. It is considered one of the most important museums in China and a must-visit for those interested in Chinese history and culture.