The Fengxian Museum, located in Shanghai's Fengxian district, is a comprehensive museum that serves as a hub for not only academic exchanges, but also for the collection, protection, research, and exhibition of artifacts.

Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fengxian_museum]

Nestled along the banks of Jinhai Lake - the third-largest artificial lake in Shanghai - the museum features three interconnected buildings (A, B, and C) that house various exhibition areas. Additionally, the museum's architecture seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment.

An aerial view of Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fengxian_museum]

The Fengxian Museum intricately showcases Fengxian's rich history, which dates back to the Neolithic Era. It has separated its exhibitions into distinct sections that provide unique insights into the region's heritage. This includes the museum's History Hall and Haitang Hall.

"Haitang" refers to man-made tidal dykes that act as crucial barriers along the coastal strip. The Fengxian Museum's Haitang Hall delves into the construction logic, evolution, and the impact on Shanghai's social and economic development.

A view of the History Hall in Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fengxian_museum]

A view of the History Hall in Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fengxian_museum]

A view of the Haitang Hall in Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fengxian_museum]

A view of the Haitang Hall in Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fengxian_museum]

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the Fengxian Museum hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing a diverse range of cultural artifacts and historical narratives.

A view of the Fengxian Museum's cultural relics protection and restoration center, which was set up in 2019. [Photo/WeChat account: fxtour]

Shanghai's Fengxian Museum offers academic study tours and various educational programs. [Photo/WeChat account: fxtour]

Kids have interactive experiences in Shanghai's Fengxian Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: fxtour]

The Fengxian Museum also offers educational programs and interactive experiences to captivate visitors and promote a deeper understanding of Fengxian's cultural heritage.

On May 18, 2024, the Fengxian Museum was added to China's list of "national first-grade museums", the highest classification for museums in the country.

Address: No 333 Hupan Road, Fengxian district

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am-4: 30 pm (Entrance stops at 4 pm)

Closed on Mondays, except for public holidays.

Tickets price: Free

The Fengxian Museum implements reservation-free admission, visitors can enter the museum without reservation.

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