Long Museum West Bund is a private art museum at 3398 Longteng Avenue in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, beside the Huangpu River. Its changing exhibitions bring contemporary Chinese and international art into a building shaped around the site’s former coal-wharf use. Look for the curved concrete columns and vaulted galleries as well as the works on display; large-scale paintings and installations can fill the monumental spaces. Check the current exhibition before you go, then leave time for a walk along the riverside nearby.
A coal wharf reworked as a museum
Long Museum West Bund opened in 2014. Collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei founded the museum, and architect Liu Yichun of Atelier Deshaus designed the building. Its location in Xuhui District puts it beside the Huangpu River, within Shanghai’s West Bund cultural area.
The design incorporates parts of the site’s industrial past. A coal-hopper unloading bridge remains a visible reminder of the former wharf, while the museum’s concrete structure gives the galleries a different scale from a conventional white-box space. The building covers 33,000 square metres, with 16,000 square metres used for exhibitions.
Vaulted galleries and large-scale art
Curved exposed columns and umbrella-like vaults shape the building’s interior. The ground floor includes a vaulted space beneath the main galleries, where the height and concrete surfaces can give large paintings and installations a strong setting. The architecture is worth taking time to notice alongside the exhibitions.
Shows change over time and can bring together work by Chinese and international artists. Past exhibitions have included works by Chinese artists Yang Bodu, Chen Yujun and Wang Wei, as well as international artists such as William Monk and Daniel Crews-Chubb. Check what is on before your visit, since the exhibition determines what you will see.
Planning your visit
The museum is at 3398 Longteng Avenue in Xuhui District. It has an admission fee, and advance ticket booking is recommended. The first Tuesday of each month is a free-entry day. Admission costs may differ depending on the exhibition.
Weekdays are a useful choice if you want a quieter visit. After the galleries, the nearby riverside walking area gives you room to continue exploring the West Bund. The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and elevator, as well as restrooms.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Long Museum West Bund?
It is at 3398 Longteng Avenue in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, beside the Huangpu River.
Is Long Museum free to enter?
Admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month. On other days, the museum charges admission, and costs can vary by exhibition.
Should I book Long Museum tickets in advance?
Advance tickets are recommended. Check the museum’s official WeChat account or local apps for current exhibitions before visiting.
Is Long Museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and elevator.
