上海宣传画艺术中心

Art center · Changning

上海宣传画艺术中心

Art center · Changning

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

Highlights

Tucked away in a nondescript basement, this eclectic museum showcases nearly 6,000 spectacular Chinese propaganda posters, making it a must for history buffs.

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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Dustin Johnson

Google

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.

Sergio Baratto

Google

Great gallery with plenty of interesting examples of CCP propaganda posters. For anyone interested in history is a must see (just read carefully other reviews as the address on Maps is wrong). The shop is also full of posters, postcards and books to buy and you won’t be able to exit without buying something…

Mattias Aspegren

Google

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.

Phuwathid Summaviwat

Google

A small gallery featuring propaganda posters made during People's Republic era, many posters presents the point of view how the government would like to portrays the country, culture, and international relationships to their citizens back then. If you're already in the area for Anfu Rd. or Jing'an Temple, a quick detour for this one is well worth it, and it's a must-see for Cold War history. Search for the gallery in Amap or Baidu to find the correct address, then take the elevator to the 7th floor, where you will see a sign directing you to the gallery, the ticket is 25 CNY/person with no reservation required. Walk-in is possible and not crowded, I spent about an hour there and there were no more than ten people at the same time. There is a gift shop inside that sells posters, books, and souvenirs, and you can also get a Little Red Book.

Adam Newbold

Google

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.

Daniel Li

Google

Hidden gem full of insanely cool propaganda posters from the late 1900s and early 2000s. They have a small shop inside selling intact original copies of the Little Red Book in most major languages, and replicate posters. It's pretty hard to find this place, it is located inside an office building and seemingly intentionally hidden away.

Jen Nung Hong

Google

To reiterate other reviews, the location is not as per Google Maps. It has moved to the Huamin Empire Plaza, approximately 20 minutes walk. Instructions : Get off the Metro at Jiangsu Road Metro station. Walk down the road to the junction of Jiangsu Road and Yan‘an Viad. There is a big building (Huamin Empire Plaza), which you can enter at section 726, and find the elevator. Take the elevator to the 7th floor, and as per floor listing it should be at Section K. The entry price was 25 Yuan As for the museum itself, we found it fascinating albeit a bit disorganized and haphazard. The small exhibit space is thankfully arranged chronologically, but it could do with a bit more curation and contextual information. The exhibit had elements of information overload. The gift shop is well worth browsing with original posters and prints for sale.

Michal Solecki

Google

Amazing historical experience. Lots of original pieces. Gift shop items are more expensive than those you might find by wondering around (Mao's red book for example) but also contains some pieces you won't likely find elsewhere. Wonderfully laid out in chronological order, the museum does a brilliant job of taking you through the history of modern China and explaining various propoganda pieces.