Fusion of Ancient and New

Free Exhibition in Shanghai🔥New Exhibition at Shanghai Museum East Building! 178 Rare Bronze Artifacts Worldwide, No Reservation Needed✨ Exhibition lovers in the Magic City rejoice! Shanghai Museum East Building × The Metropolitan Museum of Art co-curated, the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasty Bronze Exhibition is stunning, free and no reservation required—just go straight in～ 📍 Key Information - Exhibition Name: Fusion of Ancient and New: The Retro and Innovation of Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Bronzes - Address: Shanghai Museum East Building (195 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area), Bright Dairy First Special Exhibition Hall - Duration: 2025.11.12–2026.3.16 (Closed on Tuesdays) - Time: 10:00–18:00 (Last entry at 17:00) - Tickets: Free! No reservation! Enter directly with ID card 🚇 Transportation Guide - Subway: Lines 2/14/18, Century Avenue Station, Exit 11, 8-minute walk straight to the venue - Driving: Museum underground parking, ¥10/hour, green travel recommended for convenience 🌟 Must-See Highlights 1. 178 global collection pieces! Gathering treasures from museums across Asia, Europe, and America, 41 items exhibited for the first time, don’t miss it for years 2. Immersive exhibition experience: Grand Sheng Bell-shaped exhibition hall door + ethereal bell sounds, wooden fragrance and smoke light effects in the beast-shaped censer area, triple sensory enjoyment of sight, sound, and smell 3. Treasure exhibit list: - Ming Xuande Gilt Bronze Peacock King Statue (1.45 meters tall, pinnacle of bronze casting) - Song Zhenghe Fourth Year Bronze Ox Ding (Ritual vessel from Emperor Huizong’s reign) - Sino-foreign comparison exhibits: Qing Qianlong Double Phoenix Teapot vs. French replica, direct clash of Eastern and Western aesthetics 4. Four major thematic units: From royal ritual vessels to literati’s elegant playthings, see how bronzes moved from "court" to "daily life" 💡 Exhibition Tips 1. Recommend reserving 2 hours, exhibition lighting is great for photos, wear solid colors for better shots 2. Special exhibition cultural products are excellent! Refrigerator magnets and bookmarks are designed based on cultural relics, great value for money 3. Weekends are a bit crowded, recommend visiting on weekday mornings or before evening for a better experience 4. Can be combined with other permanent exhibitions at Shanghai Museum East Building for a one-stop cultural feast No need to spend money or grab tickets, you can see the world’s top bronze exhibition! This cultural benefit is really worth rushing for, history and craft lovers don’t miss it～ Shanghai Exhibition Viewing