First phase of Shanghai Museum East to open in Feb

Shanghai Museum East is the new wing of Shanghai Museum. Shanghai Museum East will host a special Sanxingdui exhibition that runs till May 20. [Photo provided to english.pudong.gov.cn]

The second phase of Shanghai Museum East will be opened before the end of June before the launch of the final phase, which is expected to take place by the end of November.

Visitors have been advised to make reservations seven days in advance via Shanghai Musuem's WeChat mini-program.

Shanghai Museum will also have a new North venue in the coming years. This new wing, which is expected to be completed during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, will have a special focus on ancient ships.