Shanghai Auto Museum, Automobile museum in Anting, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Auto Museum is an automobile museum in Anting with four exhibition areas that show the history of vehicle development. The collection features cars from different periods and various manufacturers from around the world.
The museum opened in 2007 and was China's first institution dedicated entirely to automobiles. It represents a major milestone in preserving automotive heritage in the region.
The museum shows how automobiles have shaped the world, featuring vehicles from different eras and countries. Visitors can observe how design and engineering evolved over time.
The museum is best visited during daytime hours when the space is fully accessible. Most visitors come on weekends, so a weekday visit offers a quieter experience.
One section focuses on vehicles from 1900 to 1970, showing how different cultures favored different vehicle styles. These older models form the core of the collection and help visitors understand how the global automobile industry developed.
Location: Anting
Inception: 2007
Website: http://shautomuseum.gov.cn/en
GPS coordinates: 31.28066,121.16585
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
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