Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, Art museum in People's Park, Shanghai, China
The Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai is an art museum housed in a glass structure with two levels connected by a steel ramp, located in the northern section of People's Park. The exhibition areas span both floors with additional spaces for events and public engagement.
The Samuel Kung Foundation established the museum in 2005 by converting a former greenhouse, creating Shanghai's first independent contemporary art museum. This adaptive reuse of an existing structure marked a milestone in the city's cultural development.
The museum hosts rotating exhibitions featuring works by Chinese and international artists that introduce visitors to contemporary artistic expressions and diverse creative approaches. These shows reflect current trends in the modern art world.
The interior features approximately 1,800 square meters of exhibition space across two levels with a café on the third level offering views over the surrounding park. Visitors should allow time to navigate the vertical layout and enjoy the park vistas from the upper areas.
The museum organizes the MoCA Envisage biennial, which explores current developments in Chinese contemporary art through exhibitions, discussions, and educational initiatives. This recurring program offers visitors deeper insights into contemporary artistic discourse.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: July 13, 2012
Official opening: 2012
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://mocashanghai.org
GPS coordinates: 31.23332,121.46808
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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