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Power Station of Art
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Art museum in a former power station featuring contemporary works & a rooftop terrace with views.via Google
Housed in a massive, converted former power plant, this is China's first state-run museum of contemporary art.
- Good to know
- Host of the Shanghai Biennale. Ticket prices vary by exhibition; closed Mondays.
Reviews from Google
The exhibition feels less like something to be “understood” and more like something to be entered. The works lean heavily into sensation, ambiguity, and quiet dialogue rather than overt explanation. You’re often left negotiating meaning on your own terms—through light, sound, spacing, and absence as much as through the objects themselves. At times it’s disorienting, but in a productive way: you start paying closer attention to how you’re reacting, not just to what you’re seeing. The Power Station of Art itself amplifies this experience. As a former power plant, its vast industrial scale gives the exhibition room to breathe, making even subtle works feel intentional rather than lost. For someone still learning how to look at contemporary art, Does the Flower Hear the Bee? is a generous exhibition—it doesn’t talk down to you, but it also doesn’t demand expertise. Instead, it invites patience, curiosity, and a willingness to sit with uncertainty, which may be one of the most valuable lessons an art space can offer.
The Lin Tianmiao exhibition was amazing! The space itself is very as well with a nice rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the city.
First time I’ve seen performative art “installation”. Some unique pieces and interactive as well. Nice, quiet cafe up top. City is quick to turn former industrial spaces into modern art places.
上海当代艺术博物馆（Power Station of Art, PSA), located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, is a monumental institution dedicated to contemporary art. Housed in a repurposed power station, the museum itself is a striking example of industrial architecture transformed into a cultural landmark, symbolizing the city's innovative spirit and its embrace of the future. The industrial aesthetic of the building, with its towering chimney and expansive interiors, adds a unique atmosphere to the exhibitions, blending history with contemporary creativity. The rooftop terrace offers stunning views of the Huangpu River and the city skyline, providing a perfect conclusion to a visit. 上海当代艺术博物馆 is a must-visit for anyone interested in contemporary art. Its innovative exhibitions, iconic architecture, and commitment to cultural dialogue make it a cornerstone of Shanghai's vibrant art scene.
Please check the exhibition beforehand!!!! Do not make the same mistake as i did :) I had seen a few pictures online and wanted to check it out. When I went in, I was surprised that you have to pay admission (it said online that admission is free). 7€ / 8$ later, I found myself in an exhibition that I didn't like and wanted to go up one floor. But to my surprise the upper floors where blocked off. In this huge building there was only one exhibit. So yeah I paid €7/8$ for an exhibition that I didn't like :). Also the admission fee is quit a lot for one exhibit, if you ask me. I would have been fine paying that for the one i saw online but not for this one.