Step into a 30-meter-high "white jewel" designed by Pritzker winner Jean Nouvel—where 19th-century French classics collide with futuristic mirrors reflecting the Bund, and rooftop gin tonics frame the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Standing at the heart of Pudong’s riverfront, the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) rises like a white-granite sculpture echoing Shanghai’s skyline. In just a few years, this gem has become the city’s go-to spot for blockbuster global exhibitions and vibrant cultural exchange.
🏛️ History & Architecture: A $200 Million Canvas
Vision : Built on the last undeveloped plot in Lujiazui (Shanghai’s financial hub), this 40,590 m² museum opened in 2021 as a "cultural gift to the people"—rejecting commercial bids to prioritize art.
Design Genius : French architect Jean Nouvel’s "poetic location" concept:
Mirror Halls : Dual 55m-long glass facades (6m/12m high) that dissolve boundaries—by day, they reflect the Bund; by night, transform into LED art screens.
Central "X" Gallery : A 34m-tall void for monumental installations (e.g., Cai Guo-Qiang’s Encounter with the Unknown).
Material Poetry : 20,000+ Shandong granite panels, hand-carved with raindrop motifs.
🖼️ Must-See Exhibitions (July 2025)
1. "Making Modernity: Treasures from Musée d’Orsay" (Floors 2 & 3)
Star Works : Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles, Millet’s The Gleaners, Renoir’s Girl at the Piano.
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Layout :
2F : Academy to Impressionism (Manet, Monet)
3F : Post-Impressionism (Van Gogh, Gauguin) + Nabi movement (Bonnard’s White Cat).
Pro Tip: Use free AR glasses (scan QR codes) to watch Van Gogh’s brushstrokes animate!
2. "Chen Yifei: Time Echoes" (Floors 2-4)
Shanghai’s Da Vinci : Romantic Jiangnan water scenes + war epics. Don’t miss: Eulogy of the River—a 15m scroll merging realism and mist.
3. "El Anatsui: After the Red Moon" (Floor 1)
Ghanaian Alchemy : West Africa’s largest hanging sculpture—1.5 tons of liquor bottle caps cascading like a metal waterfall.
🌆 Signature Experiences Beyond Galleries
Rooftop "P.M. Café"
Sip chrysanthemum gin tonics (¥98) beside infinity pools reflecting the Pearl Tower. Golden hour: 5:30 PM for "purple sky vs. neon" photos.
Mirror Hall Magic
Morning : Stand center-hall for symmetrical selfies with Bund backdrop (9 AM = zero crowds).
Night : LED screens project digital art (e.g., Monet’s Water Lilies reimagined as Huangpu ripples).
Hidden Gems
B1 Art Library : Touch-screen archives of 100+ global exhibitions (free access).
Stamp Collecting : Free vintage art stamps at 1F info desk—bring blank notebooks!
🎫 Visitor Essentials: Stress-Free Access
| Category | Details |
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| Address | 2777 Binjiang Ave, Pudong (next to Oriental Pearl Tower) |
| Transport | Metro Line 2 → Lujiazui Station Exit 2 (3-min walk) |
| Hours | 10:00–21:00 daily (last entry 20:00) |
| Tickets |
Foreigner Policy : No reservation needed! Buy at gate or via WeChat mini-program "MAP Ticket". - Weekdays: ¥100 (day), ¥80 (night after 5 PM) - Weekends: ¥150 (day), ¥120 (night) |
| Language Aid | Free English audio guides (deposit ¥200); staff fluent in English/French |
🍽️ Eat & Drink: Art on a Plate
Inside MAP
P.M. Café (Roof) : Truffle tiger prawn pasta (¥248 set) with 270° river views.
Seesaw Coffee (1F) : "Bund Fog" latte (¥45)—espresso poured over coconut jelly "icebergs".
Nearby (5-min walk)
The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo : Wood-fired pizzas + Pearl Tower views (¥128-258).
Shanghai 1930 : Steamed crab roe dumplings (¥88) in Art Deco tea house.
🛍️ Souvenirs & Shopping
1. IFC Mall: The Bund’s Diamond Crown
📍Add ：8 Century Ave, Lujiazui, Pudong (Metro Line 2 Lujiazui Exit 1 直达商场B1)
-260+ luxury brands, 50% being Shanghai exclusives (e.g., Hermès定制工坊), plus 免费观景台 facing Oriental Pearl Tower.
Must-Visit Floors
B1 Cosmic Food Hall:
Lady M Layer Cake (¥88) beside waterfall walls
City'super Import Supermarket: Buy a sake set as a gift (¥298)
F1 Haute Couture Row:
Louis Vuitton Year of the Snake window display (2025 snake theme).
Dior Café Reservation
Tips: Spend over ¥5,000 and you can reserve a window seat.
F3 Kids Kingdom:
Golden Goose Kids Dirty Shoes
2. Super Brand Mall (正大广场): Riverside Revelry
📍Add ：168 Lujiazui W Rd (Metro Line 2 Lujiazui Exit 3 直达B2)
9-storey full service restaurant + riverfront terrace, ¥150 per person with a night view of the Bund.
Summer-only experience
‘Dragon Night Market’ (F7 open-air terrace):
18:00-23:00, freshly opened coconut ice + crayfish mowed buns (¥45), with electronic folk music live!
⚡ Insider’s Survival Kit
Beat Crowds : Enter at opening (10 AM) →直奔3F Orsay展 → 2F Chen Yifei → 1F Anatsui. Avoid weekends!
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Free Perks :
Show Orsay ticket at Rockbund Art Museum for 50% off Luo Zhongli’s oil painting exhibition.
Thursday Nights : Free rooftop jazz (7–9 PM).
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Photo Secrets :
X Gallery’s metal bridge : Frame the Pearl Tower through Anatsui’s "metal waterfall".
Bund-facing stairwell : Chrome rails create light tunnels at sunset.
Comfort First : Rent gel-cushioned sandals (¥20) at B1—marble floors tire feet fast!
Pudong Art Museum isn’t just walls and glass—it’s where Huangpu’s waves become Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, where granite rain patterns echo Millet’s harvest songs. As you descend the staircase, a final glance at the Mirror Hall captures your reflection beside the Bund’s Gothic spires—proof that you’ve not just seen art, you’ve dissolved into its timeless river.