This Museum depicts the history of Shanghai, which is a relatively new city by Chinese standards. The displays are not very detailed but they do give a nice visual impression of the city's history. As such, it gives a decent overview of the evolution of the city's culture. It is a great setup for the kids and it is worth... More

I like these types of museums, because they tell so much of the history of the city, from the early days. This is a well set out museum, although I had a feeling that the premises were only temporary. On entering, you just follow the trail through many rooms and turns, showing settings of times gone by, of how people... More

Located on the basement level. Out of historical sequence wax figures depicting shops in old Shanghai. Somewhat interesting if already in the area.

The museum is located in the basement of the Pearl Tower. While everyone else pays an awful lot of money and stands in a very long line to ride halfway up the Pearl Tower, for about 35 RMB, you can visit the History Museum. I've been there three times and it's great fun (if you like history museums). The dioramas... More

This is a very neat museum, well worth a visit. It is easy to find and pleasant. It offers a very lively introduction to the ways of life in Shanghai in times past.

I generally am bored by museums, but not this one. It's really a great view of China's history. But don't think you can cover it at all well in a half day. If you do try, you'll leave wanting to come back.

We weren't going to visit the museum after our trip up the Oriental Pearl Tower but decided that as it was included, we'd give it a go. We were so glad we did as the exhibits were amazing. They are a very good record of life as it used to be in Shanghai. Rooms made up with life like figures... More

If you are someone who enjoys looking at things more than reading, this museum is for you. Went back here after 10 years to bring our 5 year old daughter here. For the second time, I wasn't disappointed. The museum presented 4 halls/exhibits in a very interesting visual display, somewhat chronologically. Found at the basement of The Oriental Pearl Tower... More

Sometimes referred to as the Shanghai Urban Historical Museum in travel brochures, this small museum is located at the foot of the Orient Pearl Tower. This sounds like it would make it easy to find but when we asked the taxi driver to take us to this museum, we were initially taken to the Shanghai Museum, which we had already... More