The Long Museum West Bund is located at the core of the ‘West Bund Cultural Corridor’ along the Xuhui Binjiang in Shanghai, and was designed and constructed by Chinese architect Liu Yichun. Its unique architectural style has quickly made it a popular photography spot in Shanghai, attracting countless architectural photographers. Additionally, the museum frequently hosts free niche exhibitions that are highly sought after.
The main building of the museum is characterized by its distinctive ‘umbrella arch’ structure, divided into four levels. The ground floor and first floor are dedicated to the display of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, installation, and new media. The large-scale cantilevered arched spaces are made of fine-textured fair-faced concrete, visually echoing with the original Bei Piao Wharf Fashion Space ‘Dou Lang’, creating a sense of industry and primality.
The basement level is a permanent exhibition space for ancient Chinese art treasures, with ‘white box’ style rectangular exhibition halls highlighting the historical heritage and profoundness of traditional Chinese art. The Long Museum West Bund is not a traditional closed and introverted art museum but an open public space with public participation. The ground two floors feature a river view restaurant with a broad view, public landscape courtyards, concert halls, cafes, and art stores, while the basement level includes a children’s exhibition hall, library, art restoration room, and art bookstore.
From July 27, 2019, to October 13, 2019, the Long Museum (West Bund) will present a solo exhibition of the artist Mark Bradford – ‘Los Angeles’. Opening hours: April 1 – October 31, Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 – 18:00; April 1 – October 31, Friday – Sunday 10:00 – 20:00; the museum is closed all day on Mondays, except for holidays. November 1 – March 31, Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 – 17:30; November 1 – March 31, Friday – Sunday 10:00 – 20:00.
Additional information on preferential policies: 1. There are no special preferential policies for the scenic area at the moment. The same price applies to adults and children. 2. The above information is for reference only, please check the information disclosed by the scenic area on the day. Service facilities: Guided tours are available at a cost of 100 yuan per time for groups of 25 people (including) or less, with additional costs for larger groups, and tours should be booked two days in advance. Wheelchairs are available for rent at the service desk for visitors with mobility difficulties, with an ID and a deposit of 100 yuan.
If you need relevant assistance, please contact the staff at the service desk of this museum. Tel: 86 21-64227636.
