'Museum Night' returns to Shanghai this summer with spectacular lineup
[Photo/Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism]
This summer, the highly anticipated "Museum Night" event is making a grand return to Shanghai.
Organized by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, this year's iteration of "Museum Night" promises a rich tapestry of special exhibitions, engaging activities, cultural and creative displays, social interactions, and immersive lifestyle experiences.
A total of 45 museums spread across 14 districts in the city will partake in the initiative on weekend evenings throughout the summer. Building on the successes of previous years, these museums are gearing up to provide visitors with an even more captivating and stimulating experience by seamlessly blending elements of culture, history, art, and innovation to craft an enchanting "Museum Night" series in Shanghai.
Among the standout special exhibitions are a monumental showcase of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Shanghai Museum; an exhibition chronicling Shanghai's resilience through wars to attain the status of "a city of glory" at the Shanghai History Museum; a mesmerizing shadow play exhibition delving into the fantastical realm of Chinese myths at the World Expo Museum; an exploration of ancient Chinese science and technology at the Fengxian Museum; and a presentation of exquisite royal artifacts from the Han Dynasty (202 BC to AD 220) at the Minhang Museum, among other remarkable exhibits.
An array of special activities have also been organized across various museums throughout the city, including fossil excavations at the Shanghai Natural History Museum, nighttime sky observations at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum, and immersive cultural experiences like touching a piece of ancient pottery shard at the Fengxian Museum. Moreover, various museums are offering innovative discounts and activities to enhance the overall visitor experience.
Below is a concise schedule of the upcoming events hosted by some of the city's museums, promising a summer filled with cultural exploration and entertainment.
| Name of museums |
Time |
Note |
| Shanghai Museum |
6 pm-9 pm on Fridays |
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| Shanghai History Museum |
July 5, 6, 12, 26 Aug 9, 10, 17 |
Child-friendly activities and beer festival in the yard |
| Shanghai World Expo Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on Saturdays |
Open-air cinema, street performances, themed workshops, charity market |
| Luxun Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on July 5, 19 and Aug 10, 30 |
Crafting events |
| Site of the Forst CPC National Congress |
5 pm-8 pm, until Aug 31 |
Time-honored brands market |
| Shanghai Natural History Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on Saturdays |
Screenplays, craft workshops |
| Shanghai Astronomy Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on Saturdays |
Night sky observation events |
| China Maritime Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on Saturdays |
Teen camping activities |
| Museum of China Press and Publication |
5 pm-8 pm on July 20, 27 and Aug 3, 10 |
Explore the beauty of Kucha cultural heritage |
| Tushanwan Museum |
July 19, Aug 16 until 8:30 pm |
Family events |
| Minhang Museum |
Aug 25, 26 |
Treasure hunt, DIY scrap books |
| Fengxian Museum |
Aug 9, 10 |
heritage restoration experience |
| Jinshan Museum |
July 6, 7 |
orchestra concert |
| Jiading Museum |
July 5-Aug 17, Fridays and Saturdays |
Kesi craft experience |
| Shanghai Sports Museum |
July 12-Aug 31 every Friday until 8:30 pm |
Paris Olympic Games-themed party for teenagers, screenings of movies about sports |
| Shanghai Film Museum |
Aug 20 |
Family events |
| Shanghai Telecom Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on Aug 3 |
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| Shanghai Textile Museum |
July 5-Aug 16, every Friday |
Horse face dress-themed workshop, Chinese knot workshop, bandhnu craft workshop |
| China Table Tennis Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on July 6, 13 and Aug 3, 10, 17 |
Study camp |
| Chinese Wushu Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on July 6, 20 and Aug 3, 17 |
Pitch-pot experience |
| LIULI China Museum |
July 20, Aug 17 |
|
| Shanghai Guanfu Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 9 pm from July 6 to Aug 24 |
Souvenir tickets and discounts |
| Shanghai Museum of Glass Park |
July 6, 19, 20, 27, 28 |
Summer camps for children |
| Shanghai Aurora Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on July 5 and Aug 2 |
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| Shanghai Dalai Time Museum |
Visiting hours extended to 8 pm on July 26 |
Open-air concert, movie screening |
| Shanghai Zhonghua Printing Museum |
Saturdays |
Family treasure hunt |
| Zhenjing Workshop |
July 5, 12, 19 |
Wood crafts workshops |
| Snack Museum |
Lights show, firework show |
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| Shanghai Museum of Popular Geological Science |
July 6, Aug 3 |
Dinosaur-themed treasure hunt |
Source: Shanghai Observer