上海当代艺术博物馆

上海当代艺术博物馆（Power Station of Art, PSA), located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, is a monumental institution dedicated to contemporary art. Housed in a repurposed power station, the museum itself is a striking example of industrial architecture transformed into a cultural landmark, symbolizing the city's innovative spirit and its embrace of the future. The industrial aesthetic of the building, with its towering chimney and expansive interiors, adds a unique atmosphere to the exhibitions, blending history with contemporary creativity. The rooftop terrace offers stunning views of the Huangpu River and the city skyline, providing a perfect conclusion to a visit. 上海当代艺术博物馆 is a must-visit for anyone interested in contemporary art. Its innovative exhibitions, iconic architecture, and commitment to cultural dialogue make it a cornerstone of Shanghai's vibrant art scene.

Please check the exhibition beforehand!!!! Do not make the same mistake as i did :) I had seen a few pictures online and wanted to check it out. When I went in, I was surprised that you have to pay admission (it said online that admission is free). 7€ / 8$ later, I found myself in an exhibition that I didn't like and wanted to go up one floor. But to my surprise the upper floors where blocked off. In this huge building there was only one exhibit. So yeah I paid €7/8$ for an exhibition that I didn't like :). Also the admission fee is quit a lot for one exhibit, if you ask me. I would have been fine paying that for the one i saw online but not for this one.

We get there by ride hailing app as it seems the easiest way. On our day of visit on Saturday morning there is few visitor so it's a pleasant experience. The temp exhibition of Chanel is well curated, also enhanced by the space designer Diller Scorfidio. Overall maybe the exhibition spaces are just too big so some space are not filled with exhibition and looked rather odd but overall we spend a good time there

A former power plant where you can go inside the chimney via steel link ways. Nicely located next to the Huangpu river broad walk. Inside the main building the exhibition spaces are varied, different enough that you won’t feel bored spending a few hours here. Visited during the 14th Shanghai Biennale. Wonderful curation and exhibitions. Museum comes with a cozy cafe and shop. A must for contemporary art viewing in Shanghai.

Maybe a bit too postmodern for me. It definitely had very cool spaces and but the lighting varied between perfectly enhancing the art and “I can’t see who I just bumped into.” The inside is almost dead quiet which was quite nice.

It was free when I went but I must have visited when they were in between exhibits because the only floor that was open was the 5th floor with 1 exhibit. Nothing else was in the lobby or any other floors. It's somewhat close to the Long Museum which costs more but has much better content in my opinion. Maybe check ahead of time to see what exhibits there are so you can make the most of your trip.

Housed in a former power plant, this contemporary art museum retains original control panels as interactive exhibits—the voltage dials now measure visitor engagement levels. The turbine hall's acoustics amplify whispers into echoes that bounce off 100-year-old brickwork. Temporary installations often incorporate residual electromagnetic fields from the building's past, detectable through specialized headphones at reception.

It’s the place I have to visit every time when I am in Shanghai. The exhibitions are very interesting in every season. And you could have a lot of the visual artworks at the same time. the museum itself is a very cool building that used to be the power station and it’s the main reason to call power station. The chimney is a huge thermometer. And the exhibitions are available from first floor all the way up to 5th floor. You could keep the whole afternoon for this place. Have fun!