上海当代艺术博物馆

Art museum · Nan Ma Tou

上海当代艺术博物馆

Art museum · Nan Ma Tou

200 Huayuan'gang Rd, 周家渡 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200231

Highlights

Housed in a repurposed power station, this contemporary art museum offers a unique blend of cool exhibits, river views, and a cozy café.

200 Huayuan'gang Rd, 周家渡 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200231 Get directions

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"On the desolate site of the 2010 World Expo, the Chinese government has transformed an old power station into an artistic gem. Power Station of Art (PSA) is the first state-owned contemporary art museum in China, so while that precludes shows that might be deemed too avant-garde, it also means admission to the big-name exhibitions is heavily subsidized—and sometimes even free! In addition to hosting the Shanghai Biennale, the museum puts on shows running the gamut from modern Danish designtopunk rock history and works by Shanghai street artist JR."

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Enofighter

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We get there by ride hailing app as it seems the easiest way. On our day of visit on Saturday morning there is few visitor so it's a pleasant experience. The temp exhibition of Chanel is well curated, also enhanced by the space designer Diller Scorfidio. Overall maybe the exhibition spaces are just too big so some space are not filled with exhibition and looked rather odd but overall we spend a good time there

Em U

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A former power plant where you can go inside the chimney via steel link ways. Nicely located next to the Huangpu river broad walk. Inside the main building the exhibition spaces are varied, different enough that you won’t feel bored spending a few hours here. Visited during the 14th Shanghai Biennale. Wonderful curation and exhibitions. Museum comes with a cozy cafe and shop. A must for contemporary art viewing in Shanghai.

N vB

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Definite favourite in the art space category! Mostly free, very family-friendly and lovely cafe and shop.

David Luo

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Maybe a bit too postmodern for me. It definitely had very cool spaces and but the lighting varied between perfectly enhancing the art and “I can’t see who I just bumped into.” The inside is almost dead quiet which was quite nice.

Mike X

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It was free when I went but I must have visited when they were in between exhibits because the only floor that was open was the 5th floor with 1 exhibit. Nothing else was in the lobby or any other floors. It's somewhat close to the Long Museum which costs more but has much better content in my opinion. Maybe check ahead of time to see what exhibits there are so you can make the most of your trip.

Reichen Yoo

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It’s the place I have to visit every time when I am in Shanghai. The exhibitions are very interesting in every season. And you could have a lot of the visual artworks at the same time. the museum itself is a very cool building that used to be the power station and it’s the main reason to call power station. The chimney is a huge thermometer. And the exhibitions are available from first floor all the way up to 5th floor. You could keep the whole afternoon for this place. Have fun!

zxcvbnm

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building itself was quite unique but not much to see inside, just one small exhibition about a modern architecture designer

Nuwan Dias

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One amazing conversion of an old Power station in to a Modern Art Exhibition Space. It is a bit away from the main attractions near the water front at Pudong...but it is definitely a must see if you are an Architect 😉.