An art gallery in the vibrant city of Shanghai, China, the Shanghai Art Museum is situated in Shanghai Race Club’s former clubhouse building.  Standing adjacent to People’s Square, the museum is the home of the famous Shanghai biennial. A standout among the things to see in Shanghai, the landmark comprises twelve exhibition halls on five floors showcasing fine traditional and modern art.

The museum which lets visitors take part in painting and sketching lessons as well as art lectures organizes art shows on a regular basis. The first floor of the building houses a gift shop whilst the top floor contains one of the most popular restaurants in the country. Spread across an area of 2200 square metres, the museum is open from 9am to 4pm.

A prominent cultural event in Shanghai, the Shanghai Biennale which takes place at the museum is a series of lectures, installations and exhibitions tackling a particular theme through some challenging and innovative displays. Serving as an international platform for China and Shanghai’s self-portrayal, the event aims to expand the importance of Shanghai as the gateway to the west.

A non-profit institution, the Shanghai Art Museum in proximity to Shanghai Museum, is a well-equipped, multi-functional museum showcasing a collection of classic works of artists such as Ren Bonian, Xu Gu, Lin Fengmian, Zhang Daqian and so on. Some of the prominent art exhibitions that were held here include Italian Renaissance-Art Exhibition, the French 250-year Painting Exhibition and Pan Tianshou Traditional Painting Exhibition. Comprising over 8000 collections, the museum has long been a tourist attraction in China embodying its talent for arts.