Shanghai Museum Review

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Shanghai Museum

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Fodor's Review:

Truly one of Shanghai's treasures, this museum has the country's premier collection of relics and artifacts. Eleven galleries exhibit Chinese artistry in all its forms: paintings, bronzes, sculpture, ceramics, calligraphy, jade, Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture, coins, seals, and art by indigenous populations. Its bronze collection is one of the best in the world, and its dress and costume gallery showcases intricate handiwork from several of China's 52 minority groups. If you opt not to rent the excellent acoustic guide, information is well presented in English. You can relax in the museum's pleasant tearoom or buy postcards, crafts, and reproductions of the artwork in the stellar bookshop.

  • Cost: Y20, Y60 with acoustic guide
  • Open: Daily 9-4
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Reviewed by ozpk from Sydney, Australia on 11/22/06
An amazing collection of artifacts showcased in a wonderful modern facility next to the Peoples Park.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 5.0
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