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 The
Shanghai museum, established in 1952, is located in People's Square, reputed
to be one of the four largest museums in China. Covering a construction
space of 38,000 sq m, the museum is 29.5 meters high with five floors
aboveground and two underground.
Opened to visitors at the end of 1995, the museum contains 120,000 cultural
relics of all the historical periods in ancient China, in which collections
of bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy and ancient sculptures are
among the best in China.
The main galleries in this museum include:
 The Gallery of Ancient
Chinese Bronze
Bronze ware is regarded as an important symbol of the Chinese ancient
civilization. About 440 pieces of ancient Chinese bronzes, including the
bronze wine vessel, food vessel, water vessel, musical instrument, weapon
and some other vessels from the Xia Dynasty to the Warring States Period
are exhibited in this gallery. With unique designs and long history, they
are marvelous treasure of the Chinese cultural heritage respected highly
in the world.
The Gallery of Ancient
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy sprouted in the Shang Dynasty and matured in the Eastern
Zhou Dynasty. Official script was popular in the Han Dynasty, while cursive
script, regular script and running hand emerged during the Wei-Jing Period
and flourished in the Tang and Song dynasties.
About 100 essential pieces of calligraphy, including original handwritings
of some eminent personages, are displayed here, showing the development
of Chinese calligraphy.
The Gallery of Ancient
Chinese Ceramics
About 500 pieces of various fine ceramics from the Neolithic Era to the
end of the Qing Dynasty are displayed here. A large number of them are
the high-quality products from famous porcelain making kilns, some have
never been shown before and some are very rare in the whole world.
The Gallery of Ancient
Chinese Paintings
 About
140 pieces of famous paintings, from various dynasties, schools and masters,
are preserved in this gallery. With different styles and characters, they
embody the colorful and splendid Chinese culture. Even the gallery itself
is decorated in an ancient architectural style.
The Gallery of Ancient
Chinese Sculpture
About 127 pieces of ancient sculptures, mainly stone, wood, clay, pottery
and cast-bronze sculptures from the Warring States period to the Ming
Dynasty, are stored in this hall. Chinese Buddhist sculpture and figurine-modeling
art is the main subject. Besides these, the Galleries of Chinese Furniture,
Jades, Arts and Crafts of Minorities, Ancient Numismatics and Seals are
also worthy of visiting.
Admission: 
20
Opening Times: 9:00 - 17:00
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