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Shanghai Film Museum

A glossy museum inside the former Shanghai Film Studio celebrating a century of Chinese cinema.

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Why go

About Shanghai Film Museum

Shanghai Film Museum opened in 2013 on the site of the historic Shanghai Film Studio. Its four floors use projections, props, and interactive displays to tell the story of Chinese film from the 1920s to today. Visitors can walk through recreated studio sets, see costumes and cameras, and watch clips of classic films.

The 'red carpet' hall with rotating celebrity exhibits is a highlight.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Walk the red-carpet hall and see celebrity exhibits
  2. 02Explore the recreated film studio sets
  3. 03See vintage cameras
  4. 04costumes
  5. 05and props
  6. 06Watch clips from classic Shanghai films
  7. 07Try the interactive animation and dubbing stations

Good to know

Opened
2013
Building
Former Shanghai Film Studio site
Closed
Mondays
Ticket Notes
adults ¥60, students ¥30

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