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Power Station of Art

上海当代艺术博物馆
Shàng Hǎi Dāng Dài Yì Shù Bó Wù Guǎn
Arts & Culture1.5-2 hours11 AM – 7 PM65/100 popularity
A modern interior view of a Shanghai airport terminal featuring vibrant floral decorations.
PSA (Power Station of Art) is China's first state-run contemporary art museum, opened in 2012 in a converted thermal power plant on Huangpu River's west bank. The smokestack and turbine hall structure are preserved and used as exhibition space, giving the museum the same Tate Modern conversion DNA. Free entry to the permanent galleries; rotating special exhibitions vary 50–80 RMB. Each November the Shanghai Biennale takes over the whole building. Best paired with West Bund area galleries on the same day (Long Museum is 15 min south by taxi). Closed Mondays.
Address
200 Huayuangang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
黄浦区花园港路200号

Highlights

  • 165m Smokestack (165米烟囱)Iconic preserved power plant chimney, visible from Huangpu River
  • Turbine Hall (涡轮大厅)Original turbine hall used as exhibition space, like Tate Modern
  • Shanghai Biennale (上海双年展)Every November, the entire museum is taken over by the Biennale
  • Permanent Galleries (常设展厅)Free entry to permanent collection; special exhibitions 50–80 RMB
  • West Bund Art Walk (西岸艺术漫步)Pair with Long Museum 15 min south by taxi; same-day visit recommended

For foreign visitors

  • English service: partial english
  • Cards accepted: visa, master
  • Booking / entry: not needed
  • Best time: Wednesday-Sunday afternoon
  • Wi-Fi: free
  • Transit access: need taxi

Photos

Wide view of a deserted platform in a Shanghai Metro station, showcasing modern architecture.
A cyclist rides past vibrant graffiti on a sunny street in Shanghai, China.
Masked commuters at a Shanghai metro station during the day.
Black and white photo of Shanghai's modern architectural marvel with a spiral staircase.
A historic building in Shanghai with an arched brick facade, typical of traditional Chinese architecture.
A minimalist indoor art installation featuring a vibrant autumn tree set in a gallery in Shanghai.
A busy scene of commuters wearing masks in a Shanghai subway station during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A woman walks past a colorful mural depicting Shanghai. Bright and artistic street scene.
Blurry pedestrians pass a vibrant cultural wall in Nanjing Metro, capturing urban life.
Modern urban park in Shanghai with view of iconic skyline and people enjoying the day.
Vibrant urban scene in Shanghai featuring high-rises, historic buildings, and the Chinese flag.
A red star on a white traditional Chinese building facade under clear blue skies.
Stunning view of modern high-rises and a reflection pond in Xangai, China, showcasing urban landscape.
Stunning urban skyline featuring skyscrapers along Suzhou Creek in Shanghai during the day.

What travelers say (3 reviews)

ArtVoyager·TripAdvisor·5/5

Tate Modern of Shanghai — gigantic ex-power-plant turned contemporary art museum. Free entry to permanent.

2026-04-18
当代艺术·Xiaohongshu·5/5

PSA 上海双年展主场！工业改造的美术馆，建筑本身就是艺术品。

2026-03-22
Alex M.·Google Maps·4/5

165m chimney is iconic. Free except special exhibitions. Combine with riverside walk.

2026-02-10

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