Shanghai History Museum

Located in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, it is a visual display reflecting the changes in Shanghai's modern history.

On the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower's base, there is a large exhibition hall that displays Shanghai's development from a small town to the opening of the port and the concession in different historical periods in the form of wax figures and scene restoration. The admission ticket is included in the Oriental Pearl Tower Lighthouse ticket, so it seems that it should be available if you buy it separately.

The Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall is located under the Oriental Pearl Tower. It is a free museum with a large number of wax figures. After walking around, you can learn about the development history of Shanghai.

Many small wax figures are used to show the life scenes of that year

I thought I would be able to leave the Urban Development Exhibition Hall quickly, but because there were so many things inside and I kept taking pictures, it was already past 9 o'clock when I came out. But it was really fulfilling.

In July 2014, the history of Shanghai was displayed on the first floor of Oriental Pearl TV

The exhibition hall collects cultural relics and other exhibits and adopts a scenographic display method of "integrating objects into scenery". Supplemented by high-tech means, it integrates cultural relics, props and models into one, which is an innovative display that integrates history, culture and appreciation. Visiting the exhibition hall is like traveling through history and passing through an era, allowing visitors to pursue old dreams of the sea, admire modern historical facts, and appreciate the long-standing culture of Shanghai.

Right below the Oriental Pearl Tower, don't miss it if you want to learn about Shanghai's history.

The image display here reflects the changes in Shanghai's modern history. The ticket price is not expensive and it is really worth a visit.

It is very distinctive and can give you a comprehensive understanding of Shanghai's past. It is definitely worth a visit.

On the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can learn about the history of Shanghai's urban development and see many things that are characteristic of old Shanghai, such as classic cars.

At first, if I had a choice, I would not go into this museum, but since it was included in the ticket, I went to see it. I found that there are really many things to see. I really need to go to this museum to see it.

There are many exhibits here, and the exhibits are very realistic.

The exhibits here are not just exhibits. If the exhibits show a restaurant, there will be noisy sound effects. If it is a medicine shop, there will be the pounding sound of grinding medicine powder. It is really realistic, so I think coming to this exhibition hall is really an eye-opener.

The Shanghai City History Exhibition Hall is fantastic, especially for those born in the 1960s and 1970s and history enthusiasts. You'll be deeply moved by the history revealed here. Located on the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the exhibition showcases Shanghai's modern history, from its heyday to its decline, from the modern era to the present day. We see Shanghai from different periods and eras. The exhibition consists of seven sections: "Huating Origins," "Urban and Rural Scenery," "Glimpses of the Port Opening," "Ten Miles of Foreign Lands," "Maritime Tracing," "Architecture Exposition," and "The Spring and Autumn Period." Every step you take is like stepping back through history, passing through different eras, allowing you to pursue Shanghai's past, admire its history, and savor its culture and every detail!

The experience was deeply moving, especially for my parents, who lived on Nanjing Road in Shanghai for five years twenty years ago. The exhibits in the museum, both unfamiliar and familiar, brought back memories of their youth! From the extravagant lifestyles of the upper classes to the arduous lives of ordinary people, the exhibition vividly captures the essence of Shanghai! From the old days of China to the foreign concessions, history is waving at us. Listen to the voices of old Shanghai, reminisce about stories from a century ago, and follow the pace of history as it unfolds! While the museum may not be large, it holds a wealth of memories from an earlier generation. Numerous old Shanghai artifacts and lifelike figures vividly depict the lifelike atmosphere of old Shanghai, its streets and alleys, and the daily lives of ordinary people, all revealing the charm of that era!

This is a museum with a distinct Shanghai feel, located inside the Oriental Pearl Tower. Walking through the museum, the atmosphere of old Shanghai washes over you, and you'll occasionally catch a performance showcasing the diverse life on the streets of old Shanghai. The only regret is that it hasn't seen the dramatic development of modern Shanghai.

Easy to understand + broaden your horizons

The exhibition area is 10,000 square meters, and the arrows are very clear, so you won't go around in circles. The exhibition content is mostly presented in the form of models, which is intuitive and easy to understand.

Located in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the most famous cultural relic is the Hundred Sons Sedan. The owner of the sedan chair shop made it for his son Zhou Zongyu. However, the son got married after the sedan was finished. You can learn more about the other exhibition halls.

The Shanghai City History Exhibition Hall was a real surprise. As a bonus upon ascending the tower, I expected it to be just as perfunctory and boring as other exhibition halls. However, I wasn't expecting it to be so vast, charting every era of Shanghai—vivid, vivid, realistic, and engaging. It fully captures Shanghai's past, meticulously recounting its glories and uncertainties. The design is incredibly well-thought-out, with clear directions and no need to backtrack or get lost. Simply walking along the path, you see the most beautiful Shanghai, and as you continue along, you feel like a Shanghainese of that era, experiencing its ups and downs. It's hard to overstate how advanced Shanghai truly is. Its past speaks volumes about those times, and the exhibition hall's sophisticated design is truly captivating and captivating. The numerous visitors were filled with praise.

A comprehensive history of Shanghai's development, with a particularly well-chosen title. The exhibition halls meander through the halls, showcasing Shanghai's continuous progress. I highly recommend checking it out if you have time.

The interior is vast, perfectly documenting Shanghai's history, featuring cars like the Volkswagen Santana, the Pechoin, the city's old alleyways, vintage movies, and cafes. It's like stepping back in time to old Shanghai. The early 20th century, when Chinese and foreigners coexisted, and Shanghai, known as an adventurer's paradise, unfolds before your eyes in this magnificent and captivating spectacle.

I went there for the Oriental Pearl Tower, but I didn't expect to find the city's historical development exhibition hall to be really good. I learned about the development of Shanghai.

The Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall is on the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower. It is worth a visit.

The package I bought was inside the Oriental Pearl Tower, and I took a walk around it as well, which was great for learning about the city's history and development.

To combine the night view from the Oriental Pearl Tower with the Huangpu River cruise, I managed to scramble through the Shanghai Urban History Museum in just 15 minutes, running the entire way. But even that quick glimpse left a lasting impression. Even before I left, I was breathless and told myself: Next time I'm in Shanghai, I'll definitely buy a separate ticket for the museum and take a leisurely, in-depth look at the city's transformation! Perhaps because what you can't have is always disturbing, I have a special fondness for this museum. The wax figures in the museum are incredibly lifelike, vividly depicting the cityscape and local customs of Shanghai throughout its history. At the museum's exit, there's a collection of time-honored Shanghai brands like Pechoin and Lao Fengxiang. There's never been a better time than back then. I hope to browse through them properly. I'll definitely make up for it next time I'm back!

Address: Ground Floor, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

transportation:

Subway: Take Line 2 to Lujiazui Station and exit from Exit 1.

By bus: Take City Sightseeing Tour Line 2 and get off at Oriental Pearl TV Tower Station, or take Buses 81, 779, 939, etc. and get off at Fenghe Road Station on Lujiazui Ring Road.

Ticket price: 35 yuan

Opening hours: 8:00-21:30

Everyone who visits the Oriental Pearl Tower goes to climb the tower for the views, but after a tour of the museum, I found it truly remarkable. Learning about Shanghai's history and seeing these simulated buildings and figures—I have no idea what they're made of, but I felt like I didn't even need to go to a wax museum. The figures here are so lifelike. I thought the main attraction was over after descending the tower, but arriving here felt like a completely different world.

Able to understand in detail the historical development of Shanghai since its opening as a port

On the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can go shopping after visiting the Oriental Pearl Tower to witness the history of Shanghai. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay for 2 hours.

Not bad, the sound and light effects are particularly good, there are many small performances performed continuously, and there are also some interesting interactive small attractions that are both educational and entertaining. In short, it did not disappoint and is worth seeing

The exhibition showcases a miniature of Shanghai's history. The wine shop smells like liquor, the sauce shop smells like soybean paste, the pharmacy smells like Chinese medicine, the blacksmith's shop sounds like hammering, and the newsboy's cries echo through the streets. The lifelike wax figures and realistically restored buildings create a sense of journeying back in time.

If you go to the Oriental Pearl Tower, you must visit the exhibition hall where you can see the development history of Shanghai.

The historical changes in all aspects of Shanghai,

From transportation to human life,

It vividly shows the appearance of Shanghai at a certain period.

It can help people better understand and recognize Shanghai's development.

I rented a tour guide for 10 yuan, but the smart device was not very effective. I always mentioned the wrong attractions or missed some of them.

Overall, the vivid details of people and objects, some surprising short videos and the aunt's commentary are all very good.

It was a pity to see the group members hurrying by. But the old grandparents watching and talking with their little granddaughter were really a joy to watch.

Of course, depending on the itinerary, those who are interested in the city of Shanghai and its development can spend 1-2 hours to experience it.

Here, you'll experience a different kind of experience. Through wax figures and models, complemented by lighting, sound, and backgrounds, Shanghai's century-long history is showcased through five exhibition halls: "Cityscape," "Glimpses of the Port," "Ten Miles of Foreign Concessions," "Maritime Tracing," and "Architecture Expo." It's like a film, telling a story spanning over a century. Also featured is a sedan chair with a hundred children. This was prepared by a Ningbo shop owner for his son Zhou Zongyu's wedding. Ten woodcarvers meticulously carved the sedan chair, depicting numerous opera stories and characters, a task that took ten years to complete. The sedan chair is decorated with a hundred exquisitely carved figures.

Transportation: It is close to Lujiazui subway station and can be reached by Line 2 or Line 14

Cost: 160

It's very long. This kind of historical development exhibition hall represents the connotation of a city. I will go there when I come down from the Oriental Pearl Tower.

This exhibition hall seems to be a gift. There are many old things in the exhibition hall, which is very eye-opening. The scenery of Shanghai is in front of me again.

It is at the bottom floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower. Go in from the front and follow the arrows on the ground to the back door. When you come out, you will see the square.

Here you can learn about the development process of Shanghai. Many things are vivid in your mind and feel very realistic.

Really great environment and explanations are very good

The Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall is very large. It will take several hours to explore it carefully. It is located on the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower. Generally, after visiting the transparent corridor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, you will return to the first floor to visit the Shanghai History Museum. There are all kinds of Shanghai shops in it, such as those selling cloth, grain, wine, clothes, etc. There are many shops, and there is a loudspeaker in front of each shop, playing the sounds of different shops, people hawking and talking. It is very three-dimensional. There is also a room inside that will surprise you. As a hint, it will take you to the streets of old Shanghai, leaving a suspense for you to discover by yourself.

The exhibition hall is located under the Pearl Tower. It restores the development of old Shanghai. The people inside are very realistic. I think it is worth a visit.

Located on the ground floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, it displays the historical changes of Shanghai since its opening as a port and the changes in the city, making it easier to understand Shanghai's history, culture and urban development.

I really think this is the biggest highlight of the Oriental Pearl Tower. The history of Shanghai is fully displayed here. The former glory and prosperity are reproduced here, allowing tourists to understand everything about Shanghai, a century-old prosperous city, from the most comprehensive perspective. Don't forget to visit here when you come to the Oriental Pearl Tower. You will definitely not regret it.

It is hard to imagine that there is such a large exhibition hall in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong.

The ticket is 36 yuan. There are a lot of wax figures and retro scenes inside. It is lively and vivid, not dull. It is a good restoration of various historical periods of Shanghai. There are also Shanghai aunts who explain enthusiastically. It is definitely worth the ticket price.

Located in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, most people will queue for hours to enjoy the sights on the observation deck, but I personally think the City History Exhibition Hall is the most worth seeing. With nearly 10,000 square meters of exhibition space, it features multiple halls and realistic model scenes that recreate Shanghai's modern history. Tickets are a very reasonable 35 yuan, and the space is truly spacious. Although there aren't many tourists, all the models are incredibly lifelike, with exquisite detail. The lighting and sound effects combine to bring the artifacts, props, and models together. Walking around it really feels like traveling through time and space, experiencing the vicissitudes of life. It's a highly recommended attraction.

After visiting the Oriental Pearl Tower, the following is still worth a visit~~

Take the elevator to the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, where you will find the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall.

The exhibition hall is built around the tower, so it takes a while to walk around.

The exhibition hall is so lifelike~~ I was very shocked after seeing it!!

Facts have proved that this place is really my favorite. There is a place to rent electronic tour guides at the door for 10 yuan per person, which is not expensive. If you want to learn more about Shanghai history and watch and listen at the same time, I recommend renting one.

Anyone interested in history must take a walk inside. There are various wax figures of photos, like a miniature version of old Shanghai.

After visiting, I really want to watch "Love in the Rain" again to experience the unique style of old Shanghai.

Come down from the tower and visit the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall, highly recommended!

The large exhibition hall fully demonstrates the development and changes of Shanghai. It's interesting~~

There are many wax figures, which are well made. I also have a new understanding of Shanghai~~

The scenery under the Oriental Pearl Tower. It didn't take long to get up to the tower, maybe because I'm afraid of heights, but after coming down, I walked around for a long time. I saw a lot of things from old Shanghai.

This exhibition hall really boosts the Oriental Pearl Tower's reputation! The 160 yuan B ticket for the Pearl Tower, which was generally average, wasn't worth it, but this truly impressive exhibition hall made it a worthwhile purchase. We started queuing at around 4 p.m., spending an hour in the scorching sun, then another two hours in the cramped, air-conditioned circular circuit at the base of the tower. We finally made it to the top, barely breathing our last breath. An hour on the tower was enough, and then down below, we spent about two hours exploring the exhibition hall, filled with lifelike wax figures! And that's all included in the ticket price! It's a truly Shanghai experience, with insights into everything from the evolution of cars to the lifestyles and clothing of the people, and the broader transformation of Shanghai itself. It's incredibly educational, and I think I'll need to reserve more time to explore this exhibition hall! (The photos below are of wax figures, not real people!)

You'll see the "Historical Development Exhibition Hall." There's a helpful information desk at the entrance where you can rent a guide. The exhibition hall inside the Oriental Pearl Tower is well worth a visit. A visit to the exhibition hall should take at least an hour or two, as there's so much to see. On the first floor, upon entering, there are photos of old Shanghai, followed by a history of automobiles, including various vintage cars and trams. There's also a video showing the opening of Shanghai as a port. In the center is a sedan chair with hundreds of people, as well as rickshaws. Then, ascending to the second floor, you'll see the history of Shanghai's transformation, from its earliest farmers to the opening of the port, to the construction and development of the Bund.

I wasted so much time waiting in line at the Shanghai Urban History Exhibition Hall, and my appointment with Color was almost up, so I could only give it a quick tour. Even so, my eyes, ears, and heart were still deeply satisfied. If I had the time, I'd definitely spend two hours just to explore this exhibition hall. I'm sure it would be very informative!

There are many things to see in the exhibition hall, and there are also life-like wax figures made according to historical events. It is worth a visit!

It shows how Shanghai has grown from a small fishing port to one of the world's most developed cities. It's truly vivid, and both the full-scale wax figures and the scaled-down models are incredibly lifelike and detailed.

The first floor is full of old Shanghai buses and cars, which is very nostalgic.

Walking up the stairs, you will see wax figures of farmers in the old days telling the history of Shanghai's development and evolution.

Isn't it too handsome~~~

After we finished taking the photos, we took the sightseeing elevator downstairs. There is a Shanghai History Museum downstairs, which is free! !

To borrow a phrase from the brochure, "Travel through time and space to recreate history and look back at the footprints of historical development." There are many virtual scenes that restore history, and there are some volunteer guides. It is well worth a visit.

It's huge, filled with incredibly lifelike wax figures that truly reflect Shanghai's history. Unfortunately, we both have such fertile imaginations that we felt like the figures would come to life if we looked into their eyes (all sorts of horror movie plots came to mind), so we quickly finished the entire exhibition hall. It's actually quite large and well worth a visit, and best of all, the tickets are all included, haha...

There are so many places worth knowing and taking photos in it, I just picked out a dozen or so representative ones and posted them here~

The City History Development Exhibition Hall records the historical changes of Shanghai. You can see many microcosms of Shanghai's past here. I think this is the most fun place! The wax figures are so realistic! ! !

I highly recommend this place. Don't miss it because you don't have enough time or you're too tired. Only here can you experience the taste of "Shanghai" most closely.

There are many exhibits in the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall. The content is rich, the display is exquisite, and the techniques are advanced. It is worth spending an hour or two to visit and take pictures.

If you want to have a thorough understanding of Shanghai history, you must go to the "Historical Development Exhibition Hall". You just need to take the sightseeing elevator to the "Historical Development Exhibition Hall" on the first floor of the lobby.

There is the Shanghai History Development Exhibition Hall in the hall. My classmates and I both agreed that it is worth a visit. You can rent a tour guide at the door for 10 yuan each. My classmates and I went in directly without renting one.

It records Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s, allowing everyone to remember and reminisce about Shanghai. It is also a good place.

There is also an exhibition hall under the Oriental Pearl Tower, which displays the history of Shanghai and increases knowledge. It was almost 12 o'clock when I finished visiting the Oriental Pearl Tower. It took almost three hours to queue up and visit.

At first I thought it was small, but it turned out to be incredibly large. It took me ages to finish the tour, and I was still in a rush. If I had the time, I'd really take my time and learn a lot about history. The objects inside are incredibly realistic, with sound effects, making it feel like I'm there. It reflects the entire development of Shanghai, and I really need to savor it if I have the time.

There are many interesting exhibits in Shanghai's exhibition hall, representing every aspect of Shanghai's history and culture!

This place is worth recommending. Although it is included with the Oriental Pearl Tower, it takes longer than the Pearl Tower, and it is quite interesting.

Visiting the Shanghai City History and Development Museum was quite interesting. There's no need to go back, and once you enter, there's no exit. It's a great way to learn about Shanghai's development. Many of Shanghai's unique landmarks bear traces of the former foreign powers. If Shanghai hadn't been opened as a concession, the Bund, the "mudflats outside the city," might not have become so famous.

The Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall is a very interesting exhibition hall, worth the price of admission, and it is very realistic. We all think it is much more fun than going up to the Oriental Pearl Tower. You have to queue up to get on and off, and you have to say sorry and make way.

Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall

Just looking at this door and plaque, it looks unremarkable and is hidden in a small corner on the first floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower.

But it left a very deep impression on us.

It is a five-star museum.

There are many things I haven't seen before, and the history of Shanghai's development is all there; it's best to find someone who knows Shanghai's history to go with you, it's very interesting

This one is better! I like it! It allows you to learn about the historical evolution of Shanghai. But the characters are scary to me.

The wax figures here are also a feast for your taste buds. They give a comprehensive introduction to the entire development history of Shanghai, from people to objects to the environment, as well as the origins of civilized buildings such as the Bund.