上海宣传画艺术中心

Art center · Changning ·

上海宣传画艺术中心

Art center · Changning ·

Museum of Maoist-era propaganda posters, cultural relics

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Yan, 726 Anxi Rd, Changning District, Shanghai, China, 200031 Get directions

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"One of Shanghai's most fascinating museums is hidden in the basement of a French Concession high-rise. Yang Pei Ming started collecting Maoist-era (1949–1979) propaganda posters in 1995—first as a hobby, and then to preserve these important historical and cultural relics. (The Chinese government destroyed many old posters for political reasons.) Thanks to Ming's diligence, the museum has nearly 6,000 originals you won't see anywhere else, from woodblock prints by Chinese autoworkers to intricate Shanghai Lady cigarette ads and neon-red armbands. The gift shop sells large and small reprints as well as postcards and kitschy souvenirs."

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Propaganda Art Centre - SilverKris

"Housed in the basement of a residential building and run as a labour of love by director Yang Peiming, this compact museum assembles an extensive collection of posters and other communist-era art that traces the history of the People’s Republic of China through the lens of its massive propaganda apparatus. The intimate, offbeat setting and carefully curated visual material offer a striking, often eye-opening perspective on how imagery and slogans were used to shape public life and ideology." - SilverKris

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Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center is a world class museum tucked inside a Shanghai office block. The collection of propaganda posters from China, Russia, Cuba and other communist states is truly unlike anything I’ve seen. The museum also explains the language, symbolism and history behind the artwork, making it fascinating for anyone interested in 20th century politics and design. It’s impressive that the collection travels worldwide, and I would love to see it in a European setting. Congratulations to the owner for creating such a unique space.

Mia C.

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I'm studying abroad in Shanghai this summer, so I took a free rainy day to go check out this museum. It was very cool! Not too hard to find, and I'll include instructions at the end for how to get there. There were a bunch of posters running from the early 1900s to the 80s. They had little info blurbs around groups of posters talking about the era and circumstances. At the end there was a gift shop where I got my own propaganda poster! My ticket was only 25 yuan, I bought it in person upon arrival, and the people there were very nice. I tried practicing the Chinese I spent 3 1/2 semesters learning, but they kept responding in English so no worries for those who don't speak Chinese ;) As for getting there, a couple of these reviews are right about the new address. You can plug in 726 West Yan'an Road or the name listed (上海宣传画艺术中心) into Google Maps or Baidu. It will drop you in front of two tall buildings connected in the middle. Facing the buildings, you will see building 726 (the building the museum is in) on the right, and 728 on the left. I walked in to the building that connected them, turned right to the elevators, and rode to the 7th floor. When the elevators open, there is signage pointing to the museum. Have fun!

Jennifer X.

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I visited in April 2025, as other reviews have said, it's in a non-descript office building. The security guards are aware of the museum, you can ask them for directions if needed. I met the curator the day I went! He was nice, with interesting stories. The museum is his personal collection, and he mentioned he's still trying to source more posters. Cannot recommend visiting enough, it's an informative look into the different pieces of propaganda over the last couple decades. The gift shop is well stocked at reasonable prices. Looking forward to going back!

Dustin J.

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The location of this place can be found in Gaode maps and I hear Baidu now has English too. Google address is wrong. It is just NW up the street from the google location past the major street intersection in a huge multipurpose hotel office building on the 7th floor. This was perhaps my fave museum in Shanghai, because I've seen so many artifacts at this point. They have nice summary of the different movements and decades that was just the right amount of information. Make sure you move through in the right direction -counter clockwise. They do sell some prints, books and other little goodies, unfortunately they were out of the ones I wanted and the fellow there was pretty strange about me asking about them. Whatever. It was 60 Yen in May 2025. If you are in Shanghai in May or June go see the Soyarama show at the Nanzuka Art center next to Shanghai East Museum.

Mik

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Here is the actual address: 7F-K 726 Yan An Rd(w) Shanghai China 200050. A bit difficult to find. You need to enter into the building 726, then take the lift to the 7 floor and you will find the place. The place is small but the collection unique. Well recommended

Adam N.

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Fascinating insight into the way the West was portrayed during the past decades. This museum is a bit out of the way, it's run down, and it's not very big - but it's still worth going to. The benefit of it being small is that it's manageable. You don't have to spend all day here, and you won't get overwhelmed like you would at a place much bigger. You're not supposed to take photos here, so that's why there aren't too many showing on Google Maps. I've included some images showing the residential building you need to go inside to find the museum. The security guards outside the residence are friendly and will show you the way.

Mattias A.

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This location is inaccurate, the collection has moved about 10 minutes straight north into a office building right behind the main road. You can find the correct adress on Baidu (Only in Chinese) and on the official website. Go in to the office building and ask some guard and they will show you where to go. It's a nice collection of posters and similar art, there's information cards in English explaining the history of the posters generally.

Monica G.

Google

GOOGLE PIN IS WRONG. Why don't the owners fix it? Spent an hour trying to find the place, and fyi there's no A/C and it's one room. Real address is 7F Huamin Empire Plaza on 726 Yan'an Rd (W), Chang Ning Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200031 NOT 726 Anxi Rd like some commenters have assured. Not worth an hour-long wild goose chase. Not worth it for anyone who isn't already a Cold War history buff.