A museum that most Shanghainese have never been to, free to visit!

In Xuhui, there is a seriously underestimated niche museum that most Shanghainese have never been to. Its name is Tushanwan Museum. Not only does it have the treasure of the museum, the Chinese archway, but it is also the cradle of Chinese Western painting. The unique painted glass is also worth seeing. This treasure museum is actually free of reservation and free of charge. I sincerely recommend every Shanghainese to come and see. The predecessor of the Tushanwan Museum was an 'orphanage' built in Tushanwan. The orphanage was initially built by French Catholic missionaries. In those difficult years, generations of children grew up safely under the protection of these foreign missionaries, and they also taught them knowledge and handicrafts, and cultivated many excellent Shanghai-style artists. Entering the museum, you can see the treasure of the museum, the Chinese archway. It was built by dozens of Tushanwan orphans and has crossed the ocean to participate in the 'San Francisco Panama Pacific Exposition', winning the highest award of the exposition - the first-class medal! Yes, what we see in the Xujiahui Academy courtyard is also it, but this is its prototype. In addition to the museum archway, another highlight of the museum is the beautiful painted glass. The museum displays 8 exquisite painted glasses, which are so beautiful that people can't help but stop. The entire museum also has a large number of woodcuts and Western paintings. Just appreciating these art works feels worthwhile. Recently, the museum also has the 'Dragon Search' activity to welcome the Dragon Year at the Tushanwan Museum. You can stamp at the entrance. I got four stamps in total, three of which are related to the dragon. It has a New Year atmosphere. Friends who like to stamp don't miss the activity!