So much to explore! Must-see museums in Shanghai｜Includes a private list

For niche lovers! Here’s a list of museums secretly loved by locals!!! Featuring both viral top hits and lesser-known but legendary treasure museums, save this ⬇️ and take your time to explore later! 🌌 Shanghai Astronomy Museum A museum with an extremely high difficulty to get tickets! You can lie down in a 360° dome theater to roam the universe, touch meteorites with your own hands, walk into a 1:1 replica of the Tiangong space station, and learn about astronauts’ life in space. Location: Dishui Lake, Lingang, Pudong 🎫 Tickets: ¥30 (book via official WeChat account) ⏰ Hours: 9:30-16:00 (closed on Mondays) ⚠️ Tips: It’s highly recommended to book tickets in advance (very hard to get)! The dome movie can be booked online in advance after purchasing the ticket, with an extra fee. Other exhibits inside can only be reserved after entering the museum. 🏺 Shanghai Museum A collection of historical artifacts from various dynasties! The collection includes over a million items such as bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings, with regular major special exhibitions to appreciate the beauty of 5,000 years of civilization. Location: 201 People’s Avenue, Huangpu District 🎫 Tickets: Free (reserve via official WeChat account) ⏰ Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays, last entry at 16:00) ⚠️ Tips: Very popular! Advance reservation required! Special exhibitions usually require separate tickets. 🦕 Shanghai Natural History Museum Over ten thousand specimens that will amaze you! The approximately 26-meter-long skeleton of the Mamenchisaurus is spectacular, and the African savanna scene is recreated, making it a top choice for family visits! Location: 510 Beijing West Road, Jing’an District 🎫 Tickets: ¥30 ⏰ Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) 📖 China Modern and Contemporary Press and Publication Museum 🔥 Just opened and already trending! Instantly transport yourself to a Republic of China printing factory and ancient Xinjiang grottoes, perfect for snapping stunning vintage-style photos! Location: 3678 Zhoujiazui Road, Yangpu District 🎫 Tickets: Free ⏰ Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) 👮 Shanghai Public Security Museum The first public security-themed museum in China! The third-floor criminal investigation hall’s case-solving records are so real they give you goosebumps! The firearms exhibition hall is impressive! Address: 518 Ruijin South Road, Xuhui District 🎫 Tickets: Free ⏰ Hours: 9:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays) 🧯 Shanghai Firefighting Museum Free, less crowded, and lots of interactive exhibits, perfect for taking kids out 👶! Features models and real displays of fire trucks and engineering vehicles, great for photos, and you can learn a lot about fire safety! Address: 229 Zhongshan West Road, Changning District 🎫 Tickets: Free ⏰ Hours: 9:30-11:30, 14:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays) ✉️ Shanghai Postal Museum 📸 One of the filming locations for "Blossoms"! Check in at the "Gate of Shanghai," take photos from inside the museum looking out to capture the vintage gate and the Lujiazui "trio" skyline in one frame! Also, the vintage spiral staircase inside is very atmospheric! Address: 250 North Suzhou Road, Hongkou District 🎫 Tickets: Free ⏰ Hours: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:00) ⚠️ Tips: Different entrances for different visiting times! On Wed and Thu, enter from 250 North Suzhou Road, Hongkou District. On Sat and Sun, enter from 395 Tiantong Road, Hongkou District. ❗️Only the second-floor exhibition hall is open on Wed and Thu. ⛩️ Sanshan Guild Hall 💥 A well-preserved late Qing guild hall in Shanghai! Minnan red bricks + ancient opera stage + carved wooden coffered ceiling, stunning beyond words! Address: 1551 South Zhongshan Road, Huangpu District 🎫 Tickets: Free ⏰ Hours: 9:00-16:00 (closed on Mondays) Some venues may adjust their opening hours, so it’s recommended to check before you go~ Do you know any other niche museums in Shanghai? Feel free to share~ Search 🔍【Shanghai Local Guide】for more authentic Shanghai experiences~