Shanghai Museum's New Exhibition Blends Ancient and Modern, Illuminating the Past and Welcoming the Future

The charm of museums is something I gradually understood as I grew up. You could say they are fertile soil deeply rooted in our culture. While continuously visiting museums, exhibitions, and viewing artworks, I feel a deep calmness and ease within my heart. - 🏺 Shanghai Museum East Building ⌚️ Late November 2025 📍 1952 Century Avenue 🎫 November 12, 2025 – March 16, 2026 - ☑️ Revering and Respecting Antiquity, Recreating the Three Dynasties The Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties’ reproductions of ritual vessels from the Three Dynasties essentially represent the pursuit and reconstruction of the ritual and music system. The first section features revival works of the Three Dynasties’ civilization, represented by bronze ware. What impressed me deeply during the exhibition was the "Bronze Da Sheng Bell 'Jia Bell'." It is quite large, displayed under a glass case, with patterns and details faintly visible. Despite the wear from spanning thousands of years, I still love these mottled marks—they are witnesses of history. ☑️ Eternal Exemplars, Shining from Ancient to Present This piece made me say "wow" inside. You can feel the outstanding level of Ming Dynasty craftsmanship and arts. Since I have had a natural interest in art since childhood, when I saw the "Gilt Bronze Peacock King Statue," I felt the artifact came alive. Because the piece is placed between exhibition halls, the moment I turned and looked up, I was deeply shocked and felt a profound respect for the craftsmanship. ☑️ Daily Life and Cultivation, New Ideas in Ancient Bronze The ornaments used by scholars in their studies and daily life are displayed in detail—small incense burners, brush holders, inkstones, and other writing tools... Each one made me feel that the wisdom of skilled artisans always resides among the people. - ✏️ Tips The museum has many entrances, and you can enter through any of them. The key is to allow enough time. For example, when I came, I was well-rested but felt a bit tired after seeing two exhibitions. A quick glance won’t help you recognize many key details. The exhibition is exquisite and free, so I recommend everyone take the time to observe carefully.