Shanghai Museum of Glass, Glass art museum in Baoshan District, Shanghai, China.
The museum occupies a transformed glass factory building with 17,800 square meters of exhibition space, featuring galleries, workshops, and demonstration areas.
Established in 2011, this institution evolved from a former glass factory that operated until the 1990s into a comprehensive cultural venue under Zhang Lin's direction.
The museum displays centuries of glass production techniques through exhibitions that connect traditional Chinese craftsmanship with international glass art developments.
Visitors can observe glass-blowing demonstrations, participate in educational workshops, and attend regular seminars about glass-making techniques throughout the year.
The museum contains an illuminated artwork titled 'Broken' on the second floor, which serves as a preservation message after damage by a previous visitor.
GPS coordinates: 31.34378,121.47019
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:00
Beyond its famous landmarks, Shanghai hosts numerous cultural spaces that operate away from major tourist routes. This collection guides visitors to artist districts, private galleries, independent theaters, and historic buildings that offer insight into the city's artistic and intellectual life. These are places where contemporary art is exhibited, experimental performances take place, and Shanghai's history is presented from different perspectives. The selection includes converted industrial buildings now housing studios and exhibition spaces, small museums with specialized collections, and bookstores and cafés that serve as meeting points for artists and culture enthusiasts. These locations provide opportunities to explore the city beyond conventional paths and experience Shanghai's active cultural scene firsthand.
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