Shanghai Metro Museum, Transport museum in Minhang District, Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Metro Museum is a transport museum in Shanghai that documents the history and operation of the subway network through interactive displays, models, and educational materials. Visitors can explore different aspects of rail transportation via simulators and hands-on exhibits.
The museum opened in 2014 as China's first dedicated metro museum, marking the beginning of public education about Shanghai's underground development. This coincided with a period when the city was rapidly expanding its transit infrastructure.
The museum shows how the metro shapes daily life in Shanghai and how residents use the underground network as part of their routine. Displays of old tickets and memorabilia reveal the deep connection between this transportation system and the city's growth.
The museum is located along Wuzhong Lu and is easily accessible by taking Metro Line 10 to Ziteng Road station. Signage throughout the spaces guides visitors as they explore the different exhibition areas.
The museum features a 5D cinema that simulates emergency situations on trains with moving seats and special effects. Additionally, visitors can use a train driving simulator to experience what it feels like to operate the subway.
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