中华艺术宫
China Art Museum, Shanghai
The China Art Palace is located in the China Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The large exhibition hall focuses on Chinese modern and contemporary art, Shanghai-style art and special exhibitions. The building itself also records an important stage in Shanghai's recent urban development. The museum is quite large, making it more suitable to choose a themed route rather than trying to see all the floors.
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中华艺术宫
No. 205, Shangnan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- General and special-exhibition policies vary; verify the current notice
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Plan your visit
Find China Art Museum in the former Expo pavilion: Shangnan Road address, metro access and the distinction between permanent galleries and special exhibitions.
Is this Shanghai Museum East?
No. China Art Museum occupies the former Expo China Pavilion at 205 Shangnan Road in Pudong. It focuses on modern Chinese art; Shanghai Museum East is a different institution and address. Save the Chinese name 中华艺术宫 with your destination to avoid arriving at the wrong museum.
How do I arrive and check admission?
The municipal guide lists Metro Line 8 to China Art Museum station or Line 7 to Yaohua Road. It describes free permanent exhibitions and a usual Monday closure, with public-holiday exceptions. Check the museum's current notice for special exhibitions and entry requirements; this is not confirmation that every show is free or that no identification is needed.
Reviewed 19 October 2026 against the municipal guide updated November 2025. Current exhibition admission and passport procedures have not been tested.
Opening hours
Normally Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays except public holidays. Check current exhibitions and any special ticketing before visiting.
Official reference checked2026-09-29
Check the official visitor noticeGetting there
The China Art Palace Station is adjacent to the venue. Before arriving, you should confirm the current entrance and the floor where the key exhibitions are located.
Practical notes
The opening dates, reservations and fees for special exhibitions may be different from those for regular visits. You should check the latest exhibition arrangements and reserve time for security checks and long walks within the museum.
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