Power Station of Art (Shanghai Contemporary Art Museum) Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Power Station of Art (Shanghai Contemporary Art Museum) Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

The Power Station of Art is a contemporary art museum in Huangpu, Shanghai, China. As China's first and only state-owned contemporary art museum, it is an institution directly under the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism and hosts exhibitions free to the public.

Itinerary summary

• Address: No.678 Miaojiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
• Level: National 4A scenic area
• Focus: art exhibitions / heritage / nature (varies)

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Power Station of Art (Shanghai Contemporary Art Museum)

Address: No.678 Miaojiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Practical info

• Hours: check the venue’s official announcement (most museums close on Mondays).
• Tickets: book via official channels; some require reservation.
• Reachable by metro / bus; routing depends on your hotel.
• Audio guides available at most museums / galleries.

Photographs

上海当代艺术博物馆

Photo: Coolmanjackey · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

上海当代艺术博物馆-烟囱

Photo: Coolmanjackey · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Shanghai - Power Station of Art (12250570163)

Photo: macchi from Netherlands · · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sources

• Power Station of Art (Shanghai Contemporary Art Museum): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Station_of_Art