This contemporary art museum is a sister gallery to the Minsheng Art Museum in Red Town. It occupies the former French Pavilion in the World Expo site and hosts exhibitions from China and overseas.
M21: 21st Century Minsheng Art Museum
Shanghai
Transportation
- metro: China Art Museum
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