Many museums and art galleries in Shanghai offer immersive experiences through a diverse array of exhibitions using the visual reality technology. Explore the following showcases for a unique and enriching experience.

 

The Disappeared Pharaoh: An Immersive Exploration of Khufu Pyramid

Alongside the exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt at Shanghai Museum, the Disappeared Pharaoh: An Immersive Exploration of Khufu Pyramid exhibition is being presented at the People’s Square branch of the Shanghai Museum from now until Aug 17.

A 45-minute immersive exploration allows visitors to learn about the Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In addition to getting up close to understand the internal structure and historical context of the pyramid and exploring some mysterious areas never opened to the public, visitors can also experience the thrill of climbing to the top of the pyramid and overlooking the panoramic view of the Giza Plateau, travel back to the 4th Dynasty 4,500 years ago and sail on the Nile River in a solar boat, or participate in an ancient Egyptian ritual of sacrifice, witnessing the boundless, mysterious beauty and uncovering the enigmatic veil of ancient Egyptian civilization.

If you go

Dates: Until Aug 17

Venue: Shanghai Museum at the People’s Square

Address: No 201 People’s Avenue, Huangpu district

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm (No entry after 4 pm)

Admission: 198 yuan ($27.33) per person. Reservation is required.

 

Mysterious Xixia Imperial Tombs

This exhibition combines fantasy with real history. The new history vlogger Miaomiao leads visitors to the location of the Xixia Imperial Tombs to travel through time to the Xixia Imperial Tombs and embark on an exploratory journey that takes about 25 minutes.

If you go

Dates: Until Feb 28

Venue: The west wing of the Shanghai History Museum

Address: No 325 West Nanjing Road, Huangpu district

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm (No entry after 4 pm). Closed on Monday except national holidays.

Admission: Free. No reservation required.

 

Monsieur Vincent

Monsieur Vincent is the first virtual reality project of the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. It is also the first project of this kind at the Museum of Art Pudong and the first global stop of the international tour of this project by the art museum. It is an interactive VR experience lasting about 20 minutes, inspired by Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is considered one of the greatest artists in history.

If you go

Dates: Ongoing

Venue: Museum of Art Pudong

Address: No 2777 Binjiang Avenue, Pudong New Area

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 9 pm (No entry after 8 pm). Closed from Jan 28 to Jan 30.

Admission: The single item is 30 yuan. In addition, reservation and purchase of Museum of Art Pudong tickets are required.

 

8K Ultra HD immersive space exploration Deep Space

The 8K Ultra HD immersive space exploration Deep Space at the West Bund Museum offers a diverse array of experiences, from Space Odyssey to historical wonders and technological marvels, all in one place.

If you go

Dates: Ongoing

Venue: West Bund Museum

Address: No 2600 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui district

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (No entry after 4 pm).

Admission: From 68 yuan per item.

 

Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Shanghai History Museum