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MOCA Shanghai
Encased in floor-to-ceiling glass, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Shanghai was established in 2005 as the city’s first non-profit, independently-operated contemporary art institution. Situated in the People’s Park, this light-filled museum showcases the latest in contemporary art, as well as retrospectives ranging from animation to fashion design.
Wander up the sweeping ground-to-first-floor ramp to admire paintings, sculptures and installations by well-known and up-and-coming Chinese and international artists. On the third floor you’ll find MoCA’s “living exhibition,” a restaurant and bar called the Art Lab. Enjoy cocktails and cuisine amid contemporary artworks, music and design, all with a rooftop view over the city.
For a deeper understanding of the various artworks on display, join a guided tour. Lectures, discussions and creative saloons also feature as part of the exhibition programs. These talks are a great way to meet fellow art-lovers from all over the world.
MoCA Shanghai is not just for adults; there are plenty of activities to keep children entertained as well. Art teachers hold afternoon art activities in the Kid’s Corner on weekends, and there are art history, art appreciation and hands-on creative art classes for grown-ups too.
Pick up a souvenir from the museum shop, which features the creations of local designers and artists.
MoCA offers discounted admission fees for students, seniors and groups. Phone the museum to check the dates and prices of tours and activities. No flash photography is allowed in the museum.
The People’s Park is located in downtown Shanghai. MoCA Shanghai is close to a number of other museums, coffee shops and restaurants in the park. Surrounding buildings include the Municipal Government Headquarters, the Shanghai Grand Theater, the Shanghai Art Museum and the Shanghai Museum. People’s Park is well serviced by public transport.
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Best Lodging Options Near MOCA Shanghai
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Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Former French Concession and K11 Art Mall. Shanghai Museum and Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre are also within 15 minutes. South Huangpi Road Station is only a 4-minute walk and Xintiandi Station is 7 minutes.
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Jul 11 - Jul 12
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square
399 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shanghai Grand Theatre, People's Square, and Nanjing Road Shopping District. Renmin Park and Huanghe Road are also within 15 minutes. People's Square Station is 9 minutes by foot and Dashijie Station is 10 minutes.
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Jul 14 - Jul 15
Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown
Fengyang Road, No. 601, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this luxury aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shanghai Natural History Museum, Nanjing Road Shopping District, and People's Square. Jing'an Temple and Former French Concession are also within 2 mi (3 km). West Nanjing Road Station is 7 minutes by foot and People's Square Station is 12 minutes.
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Jul 18 - Jul 19
The Sukhothai Shanghai
380 Weihai Road, Jing'an District, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Natural History Museum, and Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre. Jing'an Temple and Yu Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). South Huangpi Road Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dashijie Station is 15 minutes.
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The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan
1008 West Beijing Road, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Jing'an, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Jing'an Temple, Former French Concession, and Nanjing Road Shopping District. People's Square and Yu Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). West Nanjing Road Station is 6 minutes by foot and Changping Road Station is 14 minutes.
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The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai
No. 740 Hankou Road, People's Square, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of West Nanjing Road and Nanjing Road Shopping District. People's Square and Yu Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km). People's Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Dashijie Station is 11 minutes.
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Sofitel Shanghai Hyland
505 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nanjing Road Shopping District, People's Square, and Yu Garden. Former French Concession and Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). East Nanjing Road Station is 6 minutes by foot and Yuyuan Garden Station is 8 minutes.
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Shanghai Rainbow No.4
No. 360 Bei Jing Xi Road, Shanghai, ShanghaiLocated in Downtown Shanghai, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of West Nanjing Road, Nanjing Road Shopping District, and People's Square. Former French Concession and Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). People's Square Station is only a 3-minute walk and Xinzha Road Station is 11 minutes.
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