Power Station of Art, Contemporary art museum in Huangpu district, Shanghai, China.
The Power Station of Art spans 42,000 square meters across seven floors with 12 exhibition halls on the west bank of Huangpu River.
The building transformed from a power station into China's first public contemporary art museum in 2012, following its role as Pavilion of Future during Expo 2010.
The museum presents major exhibitions of Chinese contemporary artworks created since the 1980s, including the significant Shanghai Biennale exhibitions.
Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collection of modern art from Tuesday through Sunday between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
The former power station's 165-meter chimney functions as a giant thermometer and exhibition space, marking the building's industrial heritage.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: 2012
Official opening: 2012
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 11:00-19:00
Website: https://powerstationofart.com
GPS coordinates: 31.20310,121.49380
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:11
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.
Shanghai combines modern architecture with historic structures. The Bund displays colonial buildings while Pudong's skyscrapers shape the skyline. The city presents traditional gardens, temples, art galleries, and historic districts. The contrasts between old and new appear in streets, markets, and parks.
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