上海宣传画艺术中心 on Postcard

"One of Shanghai's most fascinating museums is hidden in the basement of a French Concession high-rise. Yang Pei Ming started collecting Maoist-era (1949–1979) propaganda posters in 1995—first as a hobby, and then to preserve these important historical and cultural relics. (The Chinese government destroyed many old posters for political reasons.) Thanks to Ming's diligence, the museum has nearly 6,000 originals you won't see anywhere else, from woodblock prints by Chinese autoworkers to intricate Shanghai Lady cigarette ads and neon-red armbands. The gift shop sells large and small reprints as well as postcards and kitschy souvenirs."

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"One of Shanghai's most fascinating museums is hidden in the basement of a French Concession high-rise. Yang Pei Ming started collecting Maoist-era (1949–1979) propaganda posters in 1995—first as a hobby, and then to preserve these important historical and cultural relics. (The Chinese government destroyed many old posters for political reasons.) Thanks to Ming's diligence, the museum has nearly 6,000 originals you won't see anywhere else, from woodblock prints by Chinese autoworkers to intricate Shanghai Lady cigarette ads and neon-red armbands. The gift shop sells large and small reprints as well as postcards and kitschy souvenirs."

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Daniel Li

Google

Hidden gem full of insanely cool propaganda posters from the late 1900s and early 2000s. They have a small shop inside selling intact original copies of the Little Red Book in most major languages, and replicate posters. It's pretty hard to find this place, it is located inside an office building and seemingly intentionally hidden away.

Ali Korsan

Google

If you order a DiDi it will drop you in the right place, just search for Huamin Empire Plaza then enter the building, the security will probably know why you are here. Just go up the elevator to your right to floor 7 (there are 2 elevators one of them doesn’t go up to floor 7). Coordinates: 31.215414,121.433771 What3words: ///motor.golf.plugged It’s not in a basement like one of the reviews suggested and it’s not a small room but it’s a small gallery with one of the world’s only CCP posters.

Jen Nung Hong

Google

To reiterate other reviews, the location is not as per Google Maps. It has moved to the Huamin Empire Plaza, approximately 20 minutes walk. Instructions : Get off the Metro at Jiangsu Road Metro station. Walk down the road to the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. There is a big building (Huamin Empire Plaza), which you can enter at section 726, and find the elevator. Take the elevator to the 7th floor, and as per floor listing it should be at Section K. The entry price was 25 Yuan As for the museum itself, we found it fascinating albeit a bit disorganized and haphazard. The small exhibit space is thankfully arranged chronologically, but it could do with a bit more curation and contextual information. The exhibit had elements of information overload. The gift shop is well worth browsing with original posters and prints for sale.

Mattias Aspegren

Google

This location is inaccurate, the collection has moved about 10 minutes straight north into a office building right behind the main road. You can find the correct adress on Baidu (Only in Chinese) and on the official website. Go in to the office building and ask some guard and they will show you where to go. It's a nice collection of posters and similar art, there's information cards in English explaining the history of the posters generally.

Patrick

Google

Great place with an awesome collection of propaganda posters. As others already mentioned, the location has changed. Best way to get to the new location is to get out at Jiangsu Road Metro station. Walk down the road to the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. There is a big building (Huamin Empire Plaza) which you enter at section 726. its located on the 7th floor

Adam Newbold

Google

Fascinating insight into the way the West was portrayed during the past decades. This museum is a bit out of the way, it's run down, and it's not very big - but it's still worth going to. The benefit of it being small is that it's manageable. You don't have to spend all day here, and you won't get overwhelmed like you would at a place much bigger. You're not supposed to take photos here, so that's why there aren't too many showing on Google Maps. I've included some images showing the residential building you need to go inside to find the museum. The security guards outside the residence are friendly and will show you the way.

anjali bhide

Google

Small but interesting museum that’s definitely worth a visit. The address on Google is wrong though and I wasted a lot of time finding the place. Instructions to get there: It’s in the Huamim Empire plaza which is near the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. Enter at section 726 between two banks. The museum is located on the 7th floor.

Michal Solecki

Google

Amazing historical experience. Lots of original pieces. Gift shop items are more expensive than those you might find by wondering around (Mao's red book for example) but also contains some pieces you won't likely find elsewhere. Wonderfully laid out in chronological order, the museum does a brilliant job of taking you through the history of modern China and explaining various propoganda pieces.

Daniel Li

Google

Hidden gem full of insanely cool propaganda posters from the late 1900s and early 2000s. They have a small shop inside selling intact original copies of the Little Red Book in most major languages, and replicate posters. It's pretty hard to find this place, it is located inside an office building and seemingly intentionally hidden away.

Ali Korsan

Google

If you order a DiDi it will drop you in the right place, just search for Huamin Empire Plaza then enter the building, the security will probably know why you are here. Just go up the elevator to your right to floor 7 (there are 2 elevators one of them doesn’t go up to floor 7). Coordinates: 31.215414,121.433771 What3words: ///motor.golf.plugged It’s not in a basement like one of the reviews suggested and it’s not a small room but it’s a small gallery with one of the world’s only CCP posters.

Jen Nung Hong

Google

To reiterate other reviews, the location is not as per Google Maps. It has moved to the Huamin Empire Plaza, approximately 20 minutes walk. Instructions : Get off the Metro at Jiangsu Road Metro station. Walk down the road to the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. There is a big building (Huamin Empire Plaza), which you can enter at section 726, and find the elevator. Take the elevator to the 7th floor, and as per floor listing it should be at Section K. The entry price was 25 Yuan As for the museum itself, we found it fascinating albeit a bit disorganized and haphazard. The small exhibit space is thankfully arranged chronologically, but it could do with a bit more curation and contextual information. The exhibit had elements of information overload. The gift shop is well worth browsing with original posters and prints for sale.

Mattias Aspegren

Google

This location is inaccurate, the collection has moved about 10 minutes straight north into a office building right behind the main road. You can find the correct adress on Baidu (Only in Chinese) and on the official website. Go in to the office building and ask some guard and they will show you where to go. It's a nice collection of posters and similar art, there's information cards in English explaining the history of the posters generally.

Patrick

Google

Great place with an awesome collection of propaganda posters. As others already mentioned, the location has changed. Best way to get to the new location is to get out at Jiangsu Road Metro station. Walk down the road to the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. There is a big building (Huamin Empire Plaza) which you enter at section 726. its located on the 7th floor

Adam Newbold

Google

Fascinating insight into the way the West was portrayed during the past decades. This museum is a bit out of the way, it's run down, and it's not very big - but it's still worth going to. The benefit of it being small is that it's manageable. You don't have to spend all day here, and you won't get overwhelmed like you would at a place much bigger. You're not supposed to take photos here, so that's why there aren't too many showing on Google Maps. I've included some images showing the residential building you need to go inside to find the museum. The security guards outside the residence are friendly and will show you the way.

anjali bhide

Google

Small but interesting museum that’s definitely worth a visit. The address on Google is wrong though and I wasted a lot of time finding the place. Instructions to get there: It’s in the Huamim Empire plaza which is near the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. Enter at section 726 between two banks. The museum is located on the 7th floor.

Michal Solecki

Google

Amazing historical experience. Lots of original pieces. Gift shop items are more expensive than those you might find by wondering around (Mao's red book for example) but also contains some pieces you won't likely find elsewhere. Wonderfully laid out in chronological order, the museum does a brilliant job of taking you through the history of modern China and explaining various propoganda pieces.

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