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Shanghai, China

Power Station of Art

China's first state-run contemporary art museum, in a converted power plant.

Power Station of Art
Photo: bergmann / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A 165-metre chimney on the Huangpu marks the building that hosts the Shanghai Biennale. Vast halls, ambitious international shows, and free entry to the permanent displays.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • The Shanghai Biennale
  • The 165-metre chimney
  • Riverside industrial halls

On show & coming up

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