Tourism GuideChina Art Museum
A giant art museum housed in the red former China Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
Key Information
Opened
2012
Building
Former China Pavilion of Expo 2010
Closed
Mondays
Ticket Notes
General admission free; special exhibitions charged
About China Art Museum
China Art Museum opened in 2012 inside the iconic 'Crown of the East' pavilion built for the 2010 Expo. Its galleries show modern and contemporary Chinese art, including ink painting, calligraphy, and sculpture. The highlight exhibition often features Zhang Zeduan's famous 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' animated scroll. General admission is free, with special exhibitions charged separately.
Things to Do
- See the animated version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'
- Browse the permanent collection of modern Chinese art
- View the rotating special exhibitions
- Admire the red 'Crown of the East' architecture
- Take the escalator through the colorful interior