[2024 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for World Expo Museum (Updated Sep)

A museum with a twist

This expo museum is free to visit. it’s huge inside and can easily spend 2-3 hours walking around. there are some hands on activities but also really cool virtual tours of past expos going on in some rooms. the layout is easy to follow, you will always see everything. #historicculture #culturalattractions #museum

Eleven's most unforgettable parent-child exhibition: Einstein's whimsical world exhibition Einstein with white hair and tongue, has been the physics of the 20th century Grandmaster. However, you know that his contribution is not only in science, but in politics, culture, and even humanity, his ideas have affected thousands of people. Want to know more about this master of science, the exhibition through real information, video and fun experience games, [Einstein's whimsical world exhibition] let you know more about Einstein. Exhibition Highlights In this exhibition you can see: 1Einstein's Nobel Prize medal. 2 Einstein's favorite copy of the "House of Cards" game. 3 Einstein came to many photos left by Shanghai. 4 Einsteins anti-war, after the atomic bombing, he received a reply from the media. 5 Einstein is not only a scientist, he is also a fan of classical music. 6 A panoramic view of the Einstein study. 7 Einstein's theory is not difficult to understand, as long as you have played a simple and fun experience game. Taking advantage of the holidays, come to a journey of knowledge full of wisdom and history! Especially suitable for parents Tips: Exhibition time: 8/2-10/22 (Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:15, closed on Monday) Venue: Hall 2, 3, Shanghai World Expo Museum (188 Mengzi Road, Shanghai) Tickets: 108 yuan for single pass

Shanghai, Expo Museum.

✅The Expo Museum is an important venue for showcasing the history and culture of the Expo. It is also the only museum in the world that comprehensively showcases the Expo theme. 🌈The museum has a total construction area of 46,534.48 square meters and a height of 34.8 meters (six floors above ground and one floor underground). The building is magnificent and spectacular, with a huge steel roof frame, a rectangular shape, and a modern polygonal structure, which looks magnificent. 📍Address: No. 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 📍Time: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Monday, stop admission at 16:15) 📍Tickets: Free

Pan Yuliang's Art Journey

🌟Pan Yuliang (1895-1977), a native of Yangzhou, Jiangsu, was one of the most influential female painters and modern art educators in China in the 20th century. 🌈Pan Yuliang was a comprehensive artist who achieved success in oil painting, ink painting (line drawing and color ink), sketching, printmaking, pastel painting, sculpture, and other fields. She insisted on the artistic pursuit of "combining Chinese and Western in one smelting" throughout her life, becoming an artistic pioneer who integrated Chinese and Western, and became a legend. 👍Looking at her paintings, there are both meticulous brushwork and impressionistic color freehand brushwork. Her works seem to capture the agility and brightness, as well as the charm of women and the confidence of the sun. This complete introduction to Pan Yuliang's solo exhibition is an art feast not to be missed.

A bridge that is both firm and flowing.

📍 Shanghai Expo Museum is located at No. 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District. You can take the subway to the "Expo Museum" station. There are clear signs when you get off the subway. It takes about three minutes to walk there, and the transportation is very convenient. 🌈Shanghai Expo Museum is a comprehensive museum. The building has a sense of the times and the future. The geometric polyhedron building around it is composed of stone and composite board curtain walls, which looks stable and solid; the transparent streamline corridor in the middle is built by steel and glass. The two are seamlessly connected, and the bridge is firm and flowing, which is very distinctive. 🌟Shanghai Expo Museum is also the only officially authorized Expo Museum in the world. In Shanghai, there is such a platform as the Expo Museum to record and display the Expo from all walks of life, which is really good!

Magic City Free Museum - World Expo Museum

The World Expo Museum was built after the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. It records the past and present of the World Expo and displays some exhibits from the pavilions of various countries during the Expo. Compared to the grand scenes of queuing back then, the leisurely way of visiting now offers a much better experience. 📍Location: No. 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (near Longhua East Road) 🏝️Reservation Guide: Free and no reservation required, but there may be crowd control if the visitor flow is too high. 🚗Transportation Guide: Accessible by Metro lines 13, 4, and 8; buses 17, 146, etc.; public transportation is recommended. 💗Other Tips: Some temporary exhibitions and activities may require advance reservation or fees, so it is recommended to follow official information.

Must-See Summer Exhibition List: Pan Yuliang's Artistic Journey

Exhibition Name: Jade from the Shen River: Pan Yuliang's Artistic Journey Date: 8/10-11/10 Location: World Expo Museum The exhibition is free, no reservation required On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the World Expo Museum invites you to embark on Pan Yuliang's artistic journey and experience her legendary life shining on the banks of the Shen River and the Seine. This exhibition features Pan Yuliang's self-portraits, landscapes, floral still lifes, and numerous nude group paintings, showcasing the artist's journey of transcending borders, shaping herself, and integrating Chinese and Western art.

One flower, one world, the Expo Museum's special exhibition of Canton Enamel is truly memorable

I visited the special exhibition in early May and was very impressed! Because there were few people, the viewing experience was excellent. The overall exhibition layout adopted the design of Chinese-style flower-patterned windows and archways, full of classical Chinese beauty. I originally planned to visit again before the exhibition closed, but it had already ended. I can only reminisce and review the beauty of Canton Enamel porcelain through the exquisite photos on my phone 📱. In early June, at the Shanghai Museum, I saw another exhibition titled 'Golden Splendor: The Cloisonné Enamel Collection Donated by Zhang Zongxian.' This exhibition at the Shanghai Museum mainly featured enamel products made by the imperial workshops during the Ming and Qing dynasties, while the Expo Museum's enamel products were primarily Canton Enamel from Guangzhou. In terms of specifications, the items used in the imperial palace were naturally of a higher grade, but in terms of artistry, each has its own merits! 🎊 Exhibition Name: Western Porcelain and Chinese Splendor: Special Exhibition of Canton Enamel from the Art Museum of the Chinese University of Hong Kong 🗓 Exhibition Dates: April 30, 2024 - July 21, 2024 📮 Exhibition Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall 1, Expo Museum 💰 Exhibition Fee: Free

The Shanghai World Expo Museum is not only a free place to escape the summer heat but also a window to understand cultural and technological achievements!

Located at 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, the World Expo Museum is a must-visit attraction for tourists in Shanghai. Compared to the Shanghai Museum, the World Expo Museum does not require reservations; you can enter anytime during opening hours. However, if you have a group of more than 100 people, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance. Except for special exhibitions, all other exhibitions are free to visit. Remember to enter from the Mengzi Road entrance as the Jumen Road entrance is not accessible. Take Metro Line 13 to the World Expo Museum Station, exit from Exit 2, and then walk or ride for a few minutes to reach the museum. The World Expo Museum is closed on Mondays, like most museums, and is open from 9:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, but entry stops at 16:15 in the afternoon. The World Expo Museum has permanent exhibition halls mainly introducing various World Expos and some temporary exhibition halls. Some temporary exhibitions require a fee, such as the current 'A Dream of Huaxu - Chinese Shadow Puppetry Art Exhibition,' which requires a ticket that can be booked through Ctrip. Another exhibition, 'Special Exhibition of Guangcai Enamel from the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong,' is free. The permanent exhibition halls are always free to visit. It is recommended to spend more time in the permanent exhibition halls to see the detailed introductions of various World Expos and the technological achievements that appeared at each Expo. You might be amazed at how technological development has brought significant changes to our lives. For example, the Brussels airship exhibited at the 1910 Brussels World Expo could fly at an altitude of 1,000 meters at a speed of nearly 50 kilometers per hour. This was a technological achievement from over a hundred years ago, which is quite unimaginable! Another example is the rudderless biplane designed by Chanute, which could glide slowly and gracefully at low altitudes during the opening ceremony of the International Aviation Conference on October 5, 1904. Could this be seen as the predecessor of today's low-altitude economy that we are promoting? After visiting the World Expo Museum, many students may be inspired to study hard and lay a solid foundation for climbing the peaks of science in the future.

A Time-Traveling Treasure Venue: The World Expo Museum

🍁 The museum itself is a work of art, with a cloud-shaped floating steel structure shell that is not only full of a sense of technology but also pays homage to the 1851 London 'Crystal Palace', using a canyon-shaped concave space to metaphorize the eternity of history, perfectly integrating with the architectural form and exhibition flow. From the history of the World Expo to the cultural exchanges of various countries, each exhibition hall is an eye-opener. 🍁 The exhibition area is divided into eight pavilions: Global Stage, Road of Progress, Optimistic Belief, Challenges Galore, Century's Grand Gathering, World Civilizations, Chinese Wisdom, and Future Vision. You can quietly observe and enjoy the little sure happiness of the day! 🍁 I visited the World Expo five times that year! You might have missed the grand event back then, but no worries, there's a condensed essence version waiting for you—the Shanghai World Expo Museum!

If you've never been to a World Expo, you should at least visit the World Expo Museum once

If you've never been to a World Expo, you should at least visit the World Expo Museum once😎~ If you missed the chance to attend the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, then go check out the World Expo Museum👀. There's a beautiful enamel exhibition in the recent temporary exhibition hall, highly recommended, and it's free👏. Ticket: FREE🎫 Transportation: Exit 2 of the World Expo Museum Station on Subway Line 13🚇. Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Entry stops at 16:15, closed on Mondays)🕔. Tour Time: About 2 hours🕙 Recommended Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐. Exhibition Hall: The essence is in 0678, if you're short on time, you can choose to see those. First Floor Temporary Exhibition--Foreign Porcelain and Chinese Colors: The Guangzhou Enamel Special Exhibition from the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong🎨. Tons of exquisite enamel collections, stunningly beautiful. 1️⃣Science Pop: Enamel (fà láng) is a kind of paint, a mineral substance applied to metal objects, fired to form a glazed surface of various colors. Common enamel products include cloisonné and Guangzhou enamel. They look similar to porcelain in appearance, but the raw materials used are completely different. PS: There is also a charged temporary exhibition on the first floor--Chinese Shadow Puppetry Art Exhibition, 💰85. Regular Exhibitions↓ Global Stage: Overview and classification of World Expos. Focusing on the first World Expo--the 1851 Great Exhibition in the UK, and the early series of World Expos in Paris. Path of Progress: World Expos from 1851-1915, showcasing urban transformation and technological innovation. Optimistic Belief: World Expos from 1929-1965, moving from Europe to the United States, and the exploration of space technology. Challenges Galore: World Expos from 1967-2008, emphasizing sustainable development and cultural entertainment activities. Century's Grand Event: Historical materials and panoramic display of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. World Civilizations: Exhibits from various countries during the Shanghai World Expo. Chinese Wisdom: Chinese exhibits during the Shanghai World Expo. Future Vision: World Expos from 2012-2025 and some exhibits.

Shanghai Exhibition Tour | A Dream of Huaxu - Chinese Shadow Puppetry Light and Shadow Art Exhibition

📷 When shadow puppetry meets light and shadow technology, tradition and modernity intertwine, bringing together a visual and spiritual feast. This is the highly anticipated 'A Dream of Huaxu - Chinese Shadow Puppetry Light and Shadow Art Exhibition', an immersive exhibition that combines the beauty of Chinese style, the charm of technology, and the rhythm of humanities. 🌸 The exhibition has been successfully held in Canada, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and other places. It has now made a stunning appearance at the Shanghai World Expo Museum, making an outstanding contribution to the global promotion of Chinese traditional culture. 🌺 Behind this exhibition is a team of nearly a hundred creators from China and France who spent two years conducting in-depth research on tens of thousands of shadow puppetry artifacts. They selected over 3,000 precious shadow puppets for ultra-high-definition digital collection, fully restoring the essence of the intangible cultural heritage of folk shadow puppetry art and creating a world of light and shadow composed entirely of shadow puppet elements. ♥️ The exhibition is divided into three major sections: the physical display of traditional shadow puppets, an immersive light and shadow experience, and an interactive workshop for research and learning. Visitors can admire the exquisite shadow puppet artifacts, experience the wonderful world of changing light and shadows, and participate in interactive workshops to make shadow puppets by hand, feeling the charm of traditional culture. ❤️ The light and shadow display section consists of eight chapters, each filled with rich elements of Chinese traditional culture. Not only can you see characters from Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Water Margin appearing in the same parallel universe, but you can also witness the bustling ancient imperial city, romantic stories of talented scholars and beautiful ladies, and the daily life of villagers, as if stepping into a dream of ancient and modern times. 🌳 By using cutting-edge digital technology, the exhibition revitalizes this thousand-year-old art 'living fossil' for contemporary times, showing us the profound depth and infinite charm of Chinese traditional culture. Friends who are interested, go check it out. 🌱 Exhibition period: 2024.04.30-2024.10.31 🌱 Address: Shanghai World Expo Museum, 818 Mengzi Road, Shanghai (North Hall and Temporary Exhibition Halls 2&3) 🎊 Updates to continue, if you like it, please ➕ follow and give a thumbs up👍~ Thank you for your support!

Foreign Porcelain and Chinese Splendor

Enamel painting originated in Europe and was introduced to China by European merchants and missionaries at the end of the 17th century. Although enamel painting is mostly done on metal, its texture is quite similar to that of porcelain. Since it is a craft and technology brought from Europe, the Chinese called it 'foreign porcelain'. Guangzhou, as the trading port of the early Qing Dynasty, was the first to master the craft of enamel painting and combined it with Chinese traditions, gradually developing Guang enamel that could rival that of the West. Across the ocean, Europe in the 18th century was experiencing a 'Chinoiserie' trend, with imported Chinese porcelain, silk, lacquerware, and enamel being the sources of this trend. When Guang enamel was sold to Europe, its shapes borrowed from popular European styles, but the decorations still featured traditional Chinese patterns, which Westerners considered to be highly characteristic of China, hence they called it 'Chinese Splendor'. 'Foreign Porcelain', originating from the West and recreated with Chinese craftsmanship, was regarded as 'Chinese Splendor' by Westerners. The same Guang enamel thus had two different names, 'Foreign Porcelain' and 'Chinese Splendor', marking the beginning of cultural exchanges and dialogues. This exhibition is co-hosted by the World Expo Museum and the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, hoping to showcase the beauty of Guang enamel craftsmanship and its enduring charm of integrating Chinese and Western elements.

Must-see Free Exhibition in Magic City this May: Foreign Porcelain and Chinese Enamel

Exhibition Name: Foreign Porcelain and Chinese Enamel - The Special Exhibition of Guangcai Enamel from the Collection of the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 4/30-7/21 Location: Temporary Exhibition Hall No.1, Expo Museum The exhibition is free and no reservation is required. A total of 136 pieces/sets of Guangcai enamel are on display in this exhibition, all from the collection of the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. These Guangcai enamels, once tributes to the imperial court, reflect the high standards of royal aesthetics and craftsmanship with their exquisite workmanship and dignified style. It's amazing that such a high-quality exhibition of East-West aesthetic integration is free of charge, and it lasts for a long time, from now until the summer vacation. Now, when there are not many people, everyone should hurry to visit. During the summer vacation, the Expo Museum will be extremely crowded, and it will be a challenge to view the exhibition amidst the throng.

Shanghai offers a free new exhibition of eternal colors within a small space

Shanghai offers a free🆓 new exhibition‼️ Eternal colors within a small space🔮 🏺Exhibition: 'Foreign Porcelain and Chinese Brilliance' 📆Date: 2024.4.30-7.21 ⏰Time: 09:30-17:00 (Tuesday to Sunday) 📍Location: World Expo Museum 🎫Cost: Free without reservation 🚇Transport: Metro Line 13 World Expo Museum Station ———————————————————————— 【About the Experience】: 🔮The World Expo Museum, in collaboration with the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has prepared a feast of aesthetics that blends Eastern and Western elements for the audience. This exhibition made my phone run out of battery🪫, and I love every piece of work!! 🔮The 'Foreign Porcelain,' originating from the West and recreated with Chinese craftsmanship, is considered by Westerners to have Chinese characteristics and is called 'Chinese Brilliance.' The exhibition displays copper-bodied painted enamel from the Qing Dynasty, represented by the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong periods. 🧀Knowledge Point: Canton enamel includes various techniques such as painted enamel, transparent enamel, cloisonné, and chiseled enamel. Currently, only painted enamel has been passed down, while the others have been lost. 🔮These Canton enamels, contributed to the imperial court, reflect the high standards of royal aesthetics and craftsmanship with their exquisite workmanship and dignified style. Many of the objects are still avant-garde even today. 🔮For example, the 'Jade Tube Cup,' revered by literati as the most elegant wine vessel, imitates the shape of a lotus leaf, with its stem hollow and leading straight to the bottom, equivalent to today's straw cup🥤. The 'Gold-Outlined Ice-Plum Pattern Cup' is also stunning, combining ice crack patterns with plum blossom designs, with blossoms blooming on top of the ice cracks. There's also the 'Twining Passionflower Pattern Melon-Shaped Box,' which looks like a melon🍈, with neat green patterns arranged into the melon's texture, practical and cute. 🔮The exhibition is divided into three sections: Interaction, Integration, and Communication, showing us that cultural integration is not a one-way dissemination but a two-way interactive and mutually influencing process. 🎁Additionally, next to the shadow puppetry and light art exhibition, there's a check-in spot where you can get a free🆓 fridge magnet~

A Great Place to Take Kids | A Large Museum with Rich Exhibits and Comprehensive Facilities

The Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall has yet another new temporary exhibition. I always feel that although this museum is named after the World Expo, its exhibits are not limited to the Expo itself. Moreover, the exhibition hall is spacious, with rich content and complete facilities, making it an excellent choice whether you go alone or with kids. ⚠️ Here's an introduction to the exhibits, the museum currently has three exhibitions: ❗️Permanent exhibition, divided into four floors and eight major halls, mainly introducing the history of the World Expo. Free guided tours are available from 10:00 to 14:00. For temporary exhibitions, 1️⃣ 'Oriental Fantasy, A Millennium Dialogue between Intangible Cultural Heritage Shadow Puppetry and Ukiyo-e Art' is held in Halls 2 and 3, presenting an immersive dialogue across time and space between Chinese shadow puppetry and Ukiyo-e, a truly moving light and shadow exhibition that is also very photogenic. 2️⃣ 'Qing Dynasty Guangdong, Special Exhibition of Metal-bodied Painted Enamels' is in Hall 1, showcasing Guangdong enamel products made with European technology during the late Kangxi period, which are very exquisite and worth a visit. 👍 There are 8 permanent exhibition halls in total. It is recommended to pick up a guidebook at the entrance. Some of the more interesting halls are as follows: 1️⃣ Hall: World Stage Exhibition, which shows the original intention of the World Expo to display technological innovation and promote the social and cultural influence of participating countries. A panoramic video of Paris showcases the six World Expos held there. 2️⃣ Hall: The Road to Progress Exhibition, where we can see technological inventions exhibited at various World Expos that have impacted the world, such as the automobile in 1889 and Ford's assembly line in 1915. 3️⃣ Hall: Optimistic Beliefs Exhibition, covering the period from 1929 to 1965, which experienced World War II, the Great Depression, and the Cold War, thus highlighting the need for peace and cooperation thereafter. 4️⃣ Hall: The Challenges of Globalization, which discusses issues such as environmental pollution and sustainable development, and can be seen as a vision for the future. Here are some Tips: 📌 Address: Shanghai World Expo Museum (Huangpu District) 🚇 Subway: Line 13, World Expo Museum Exit 2 🅿️ Parking: Available at Bohui Plaza, and at the intersection of Jumen Road and Mengzi Road, but it is recommended to park at Bohui as they offer more parking discounts and have more spaces. 🗺️ The map is in the last picture, remember to get it yourself 🎫 Tickets🎫: Free (no reservation required) ⌚️ Hours: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays (entry stops at 16:15) 1️⃣ The World Expo Museum has comprehensive facilities, including a mother and baby room at the service center, and clean restrooms on each floor 2️⃣ It is highly recommended to sit down at any place with screens and seats to watch, as there is actually a lot of information to absorb and digest.

The World Expo Museum Grand Tour, a salon for exploring memories of the Expo

The Shanghai World Expo Museum, transformed from the old factory buildings of the Jiangnan Shipyard, is the only museum in the world that comprehensively exhibits the theme of the World Expo. The entire building is majestic, with 'Expo Memory' and 'Urban Life' as its themes, interpreted through the overlapping images of 'Historical Valley' representing history, meditation, and eternity, and 'Celebration Cloud' representing the future, openness, and the ephemeral.

Enjoy the splendor of past World Expos at the Shanghai World Expo Museum

The World Expo, born in London, United Kingdom in 1851, was initiated by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, and inventor Henry Cole, among others. The World's Fair not only exhibited in the Crystal Palace, earning Britain the honor of 'leader of the Industrial Revolution,' but also ushered in a new era of international cultural exchange. The country that has hosted the most number of World Expos is the United States, and the city with the most is Paris. The six Paris World Expos have turned Paris into a stage of diverse aesthetics, showcasing tremendous technological progress. From steam to electricity, the transportation revolution and the birth of the metro have made Paris a stage of diverse aesthetics. The World Expo is a stage that encompasses endless inventions, providing a perfect opportunity for the development and experimentation of urban planning, architecture, and design. The Space Needle at the 1962 Seattle World Expo, and the geodesic dome at the 1967 Montreal World Expo, Each World Expo builds a temporary or permanent model of an ideal future city through a different theme. People have the opportunity to travel the world within a city, experiencing the stunning architecture, music, and cultural atmosphere from all over the globe. The top ten inventions that changed the world, from airplanes to robots, from televisions to touch screens, have all made their debut at the World Expo. At the 1867 Paris World Expo, the high-wheeler bicycle made its appearance. In 1908, the Ford Model T car was first showcased in Detroit. In 1958, the 102-meter tall Atomium in Brussels symbolized the importance of exploring the structure of matter and the use of atomic energy in peacetime.

Let us head to the sea of sunflowers and listen to the story of Van Gogh's life!

"My heart is ablaze, yet no one stops to warm themselves; passersby hurry on, seeing only a wisp of smoke", "Color to a painting is like blood to life", "I express the fervor of human emotions with reds and greens", "How lovely is yellow, it represents the sun". These poignant copywriting lines reveal Van Gogh's sincere passion for art. ❤Recommended Reason: This is the "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience"! The exhibition has traveled to over 30 countries and 89 international cities, attracting nearly ten million visitors, making it the most visited multi-screen immersive light exhibition in the world. The special commemorative exhibition in its 90th global city is now in full swing at the Shanghai World Expo Museum, running until September 10th (covering the Dragon Boat Festival and the summer holiday season), so don't miss it. 🌟Highlights: At the entrance, the garden is decorated with sunflowers and Van Gogh's famous paintings, with a light show in the evening. The exterior design of the World Expo Museum building is also very unique, making it a popular photo spot for tourists. After ticket inspection, there is an introduction to Van Gogh's paintings, including "The Potato Eaters" and "Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles", both set up as real-life scenes from the paintings. The mirror room in the sunflower sea is highly recommended for checking in, as the effect is better when there are fewer people. It is a great place for a date or a confession, with the mirrors even inscribed with "The world may be fickle, but we still love deeply". The main event is a 40-minute immersive multi-screen light show that clearly introduces Van Gogh's life and works. In addition to the stunning scene design, the organizers have carefully matched 15 classic tracks. The venue also incorporates the soothing scents of cypress, cedar, sandalwood, and nutmeg, with the floating fragrance composed of top, middle, and base notes, all of which are pleasant but not overpowering. The sunflower and starry sky cakes in the restaurant, and the Van Gogh-themed cultural and creative products in the gift shop are all very interesting, and I recommend everyone to try them. 🚉Transportation Tips: Take Metro Line 13 to the World Expo Museum Station, exit 2, cross the road, and you'll see the large Van Gogh exhibition billboard, which is very noticeable.

Behold the beauty of Edo period scenery and glimpse the fusion of Japanese culture

The World Expo Museum has a new exhibit, "Essence of the Orient" is a collection of Japanese artifacts from the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada. It showcases the beauty of Edo period scenery and the aesthetics of Eastern living. In Japanese culture and art, aesthetic keywords such as objects and Zen, intent and environment, aesthetics and philosophy, are present in various aspects of Japanese art, life, and society, forming the unique temperament of Japanese aesthetics. Inro were originally used to hold seals, but during the Edo period, they evolved into containers worn at the waist for storing medicine. The elegant and subtle decorations on these objects express a pursuit of emotion and contemplation of the meaning of life, sophisticated yet full of charm. White Satsuma ware was porcelain for the exclusive use of the Satsuma domain's lord, while Black Satsuma ware was ceramic made for the general populace. During the Heian period (794-1192 AD), the art of shi-e lacquerware matured and became Japan's most representative lacquerware. Noh and music held significant positions during the Edo period. Noh is a form of theater with themes of ghosts or mythology. Kyogen, aimed at humor and comedy, serves as an interlude in Noh performances. Most Japanese musical instruments were introduced from China and later developed into the unique harmony of Japanese music.

Essence of the Orient - Japanese Artifacts from the Royal Ontario Museum of Canada

The 'Essence of the Orient' exhibition at the World Expo Museum showcases the beauty of Japan's Edo period through tea ceremony utensils, lacquerware with maki-e, and ukiyo-e prints, presenting the aesthetics of Japanese life and its cultural connections with China. Master Saichō and Master Kūkai introduced tea culture from China's Tang dynasty to Japan, where it was beloved by the aristocracy. The monk Eisai wrote the first Japanese treatise on tea, 'Kissa Yōjōki'. The founder of Japanese tea ceremony, Murata Jukō, followed Zen master Ikkyū and realized Zen through tea, initially forming the idea of 'unity of tea and Zen'. Sen no Rikyū integrated Japanese waka poetry into the tea ceremony. Sen no Rikyū, the great master of the tea ceremony, invented the Raku ware tea bowl, establishing the core of the Japanese tea ceremony. He modified Jukō's tea ceremony philosophy from 'kei-kyū-sei-jaku' (respect, purity, tranquility) to 'wa-kei-sei-jaku' (harmony, respect, purity, tranquility), making the tea ceremony accessible to the common folk. In the tea ceremony, the mizusashi has a lid and is used for holding clean water, while the kensui is for waste water. The Karatsu kiln is one of the earliest in the history of Japanese ceramics, reaching its peak during the Edo period, and was highly prized by tea ceremony enthusiasts, leading to the saying 'first Ido, second Raku, third Karatsu'.

Experience the beauty of art at the World Expo Museum

．World Expo Museum Shanghai strolling with kids 131/1000, indeed, the beautiful exhibitions in Shanghai are free This place is quite close to our home, but we have never been here before. It's truly an exhibition delayed by its name, and a visit to the World Expo Museum is a must. It's really super worth it! And it's all free! No need to book in advance and not many people～ There are currently 2 temporary exhibitions and a permanent exhibition, all of which are amazing Fiber Art Exhibition 2024.1.30-3.31 The exhibition selects 33 pieces/sets of works by two artists, interpreting the link between fiber art and life, nature, society through five thematic spaces: 'Everlasting Life', 'Symbiosis of All Things', 'Dimension of a Square Inch', 'Looking Back at Memory', 'Flow of Fiber Language'. It's a very beautiful exhibition Royal Ontario Museum's Collection of Japanese Artifacts in Canada 2024.1.27-04.27 The exhibition has three sections: 'Tea and Zen as One', 'Flowers and Birds, Wind and Moon', 'Once in a Lifetime', with a total of 91 exhibits, presenting the life aesthetics of the Edo period in Japan and its cultural connections with China Permanent Exhibition: World Expo Overview, World's Fair, 4 floors with 8 large exhibition halls showcasing the wonderful presentations of various World Expos Location: ＠World Expo Museum (No. 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District) Mengzi Road No. 818) P Transportation: Line 13 World Expo Museum Station; if driving, you can park at one of the two parking lots on Jumen Road at the intersection in front of the main entrance (next to a wedding venue and Pigeon Square), 10 yuan/hour, the route is marked on the map for self-service Tickets: Free, no reservation required Facilities for the disabled: There are accessible restrooms, and the visitor center has a mother and baby room, the venue is very large Tips: Visiting time 2-3 hours, next to the museum is the Expo Collection Plaza (where you can dine and stroll), and if time allows, you can also walk along the river, which is very comfortable Tour route: World Expo Museum → Expo Collection Plaza → Table Tennis Museum → Pigeon Square → Nan Yuan Binjiang Green Space → Looking at No. 1 from afar, the riverside scenery is beautiful, and you can also ride bikes, balance bikes, with dedicated pedestrian paths, running tracks, and cycling lanes

Shanghai New Exhibition | 'Van Gogh Alive' Immersive Light and Shadow Exhibition

May in Shanghai really has a lot of exhibitions worth seeing👀 Van Gogh Alive, the special commemorative exhibition at the Shanghai stop of the global tour, has also arrived 🪄From Paris, New York, London, and other places, the exhibition has toured. There is a huge hall that uses digital light and shadow to recreate Van Gogh's artworks from different periods, from portraits to still lifes. A 40-minute multi-screen digital light and shadow🌌 is very immersive, as if time and space have stopped, and I just want to stay quietly in the art of light and shadow to feel Van Gogh's life🌻🎨 Additionally, the art installations are also very impressive. Van Gogh's 'Bedroom' in Arles, 'The Potato Eaters', 'Van Gogh's Letters', and 'Sunflower Mirror Room' allow one to experience the artist's life~ I love Van Gogh Because He showed me the brilliant world through his eyes✨ 📍Shanghai World Expo Museum Time 📅2023.4.29-2023.9.10

Visited an exhibition in the Magic City over the weekend, and was blown away by the niche fiber art!

Threads connect and weave through each other, endlessly, and the language of fibers flows, creating a community that is both soft and strong. I especially love Wu Fan's 'Spring' series, where the passion of youth is like branches breaking free from their restraints, and thoughts are as plentiful as heavy braids. Perhaps wait a little longer, for the flowers to bloom and the swallows to return...

Shanghai Exhibition Guide | Van Gogh Reimagined: The Immersive Light and Shadow Exhibition

Van Gogh Reimagined: The Immersive Light and Shadow Exhibition.🙋 One of the top ten must-see exhibitions in the world, the globally most-visited 'Van Gogh Alive' immersive light and shadow exhibition has arrived in Shanghai, marking its 90th special commemorative exhibition in the world. This exhibition is also the filming location for the movie 'The Disappearance of Her'. Here, you can experience the same starry sky as seen by He Fei and Li Mu Zi, and feel the most authentic emotions and visual feast of the paintings amidst the interplay of light and shadow. 📍Exhibition location: Shanghai World Expo Museum 💰Exhibition ticket: 120 RMB for adults ⏰Opening hours: 2023.4.29-2023.9.10 ✅Closed on Mondays ✅Tuesday to Thursday 9:00-17:00 ✅Friday to Sunday 9:00-21:00 🌟This exhibition showcases many important stories and works from Van Gogh's short 37 years of life, and you can also see 1:1 real-life restorations of paintings such as 'The Potato Eaters' and 'Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles'. Open the window, and you can see the enchanting starry sky. ✨Exhibition highlights: 📌You can check in at the 'Sunflower Mirror Room' from the movie where He Fei went, and feel Van Gogh's expression of love behind the sea of sunflowers; 📌You can stand in front of Van Gogh's self-portrait and carefully examine it, feeling the artistic language behind it; 📌You can experience the 1300 square meter immersive light and shadow space that He Fei took Li Mu Zi to, where multiple digital screens and classical music combine to rhythmically present over 3000 works of Van Gogh's life in 40 minutes, offering a multi-dimensional experience of the visual shock and soul cleansing brought by Van Gogh's paintings 😭After watching 'The Disappearance of Her', don't miss the movie's filming location. On a summer night of stars and moon, let's look up at the starry sky together!

Shanghai World Expo Museum

📌Geographical Location The World Expo Museum is located on the west bank of the Huangpu River, facing the former China Pavilion, now the China Art Museum, across the river. It is currently the only official World Expo Museum in the world. Here, you can not only learn about the Shanghai World Expo, but also the origin and development of the World Expo, which is indeed a good place to gain knowledge. 🕔Transportation and Time Take the subway line 13 and get off at the World Expo Museum station, you can directly reach this museum. What's more surprising is that this museum is free to the public, except for Mondays, it provides services from 9:00 to 17:00 at other times. 💫Origin The World Expo was originally called the World's Fair, which was held in London, England in 1851. It was conceived by Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert and inventor Henry Cole. At that time, Britain was enjoying the benefits of the Industrial Revolution and was in its heyday. The exhibition hall at that time was called the Crystal Palace, which could be easily assembled and disassembled, but unfortunately it was destroyed by fire later. 🔊Exhibition Form The museum mainly displays the time and historical background of each exhibition held according to the timeline, as well as the theme of the exhibition, which makes people sigh at the leap-forward development of human civilization brought about by industrialization. 🫂Revisiting the Shanghai World Expo The most exciting exhibition is the final act located at the end of the exhibition hall: the Shanghai World Expo exhibition, which allows us to relive those exciting highlights. The Shanghai World Expo can be said to be the largest in scale over the years, it showcases the latest ingenious ideas from all over the world, and of course, a rich and colorful culture. At the same time, it also gave Chinese civilization a chance to show the world. ⭐Dynamic Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival It can be said to be a highlight of the museum. In this Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, people and animals come alive, and there are also changes in day and night, which can be described as vivid and vivid. 🌻Step into Van Gogh This is a touring exhibition currently being held by the museum. The scene is full of decorations with Van Gogh as the theme, sunflowers, starry sky, and various novel peripheral cultural creations. Art-loving friends must not miss it.

When you come to Shanghai, you must visit the museum

The Shanghai World Expo Museum is a place where Shanghai people often visit. It records the grand occasion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. It is also another display of the history of the World Expo. The World Expo Museum is spectacular in shape, generous, and fully demonstrates the new look of Shanghai. The World Expo Museum is free to visit, and it is closed every Monday. It is very convenient to get off at the World Expo Museum station on Metro Line 13!

Van Gogh Reappears

This year marks the 170th anniversary of Van Gogh's birth. From April 29th, the multi-screen immersive digital light and shadow exhibition - "Van Gogh Reappears Van Gogh Alive" the 90th global city special commemorative edition is open to the public at the Shanghai World Expo Museum, with thousands of square meters of space digitally displaying Van Gogh's life. "Van Gogh Reappears" arrived in Shanghai before the May Day in 2023. As the special exhibition of the 90th global city, it embarked on a special commemorative journey with the Shanghai World Expo Museum full of art and design. "Van Gogh Reappears Van Gogh Alive" exhibited nearly 3,000 Van Gogh's paintings, manuscripts and letters in a digital light and shadow way, allowing the audience to follow his colors and emotions and experience his ups and downs in life. It creates a 600 square meter immersive light and shadow art space. Works such as "Sunflowers", "Dr. Gachet", "Starry Night", "Night Cafe", "Iris" and so on, from sunny landscapes to enchanting night scenes, from rural laborers to blooming flowers in the fields, towering trees, from portraits to still life. Van Gogh's masterpieces that radiate vitality, after the colorful animation visual effects, the brush strokes and colors are more vibrant.

Shanghai Exhibition | World Expo Museum

In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are currently 2 special exhibitions 🔘One is a paid exhibition 'Van Gogh Reappears, Immersive Light and Shadow Exhibition' It's quite good for taking pictures, but I still prefer to see the original works 🔘The other is a free exhibition 'World Expo and Lace Art Exhibition' It ends on 8.27. The exhibition is divided into 4 units, which are about lace. I personally walked around and felt that the most precious exhibits were the costumes and fans of Princess Sissi in the Austrian Pavilion of the 2010 World Expo. The rest are some 19-20th century lace dresses, hats, tablecloths and other textiles. 🔘In addition to the exhibition, I highly recommend the architecture of the World Expo Museum, streamlined design, very good for taking pictures, there are new discoveries from various angles, wide-angle, telephoto are very out of the picture. I happened to encounter a touch of sunset on the second floor platform, it's absolutely beautiful... 【Practical Information】 ☑️Opening hours: I would like to remind you specially, I saw that it is open until 21.00 on Saturdays, but in fact the permanent exhibition hall still closes at 17.00, only the temporary exhibition is open until evening, don't miss it. ☑️Transportation: Line 13 World Expo Museum Station ☑️Time: If you see the whole scene, half a day is just right. World Expo Museum

A journey of more than a century

The World Expo, which has been held since 1851 in London, England, was only known and understood by more than a billion Chinese people after 159 years, at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo... The Shanghai World Expo Museum allows people to further understand the origin, development and rich legends of the World Expo, and integrates the colorful and diverse cultural characteristics of the World Expo. The museum is located at No. 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District, with a unique and eye-catching architectural shape. There are eight exhibition halls in the museum, with a large number of various exhibits, especially the pictures, recorded images, poster products, and exhibition hall models of the host countries of the various Expos, which attract countless audiences to watch and take pictures. The Shanghai World Expo has set four records in the history of the World Expo, with 13 individual records. For those who were fortunate enough to visit the Shanghai World Expo in 2010, because they cannot fully appreciate the style of each pavilion, in addition to being able to recall the feelings at the time in the museum, they can also visit the 'World Expo' and make up for the remaining regrets; for those who have not directly visited the museum, they can 'tour' the World Expo of various countries in the museum, know a little, understand the history, and appreciate the essence. The World Expo Museum can be reached by taking Metro Line 13 or Bus No. 21. For those who drive by themselves, there is a roadside parking lot on the north side of the museum, 7 yuan/hour, and an additional 4 yuan for each hour exceeded; it is recommended to park in the underground parking lot of the shopping mall on the north side of the parking lot, and after visiting, eat in the shopping mall, the shop will take the parking ticket, and you can get 2 hours of free parking. The museum is open every day from 9:00 to 17:00, and the museum does not charge admission fees.