Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai

Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, or MOCA, is a contemporary art venue in People’s Park, near People’s Square. Its exhibitions have included work by Chinese and international artists, with a Transmedia Art Exhibit singled out as a highlight. The gallery is in a building associated with the Shanghai Race Club, which opened in 1934, and has a rooftop patio and bar on the third floor with views over People’s Square. Reports indicate the museum may be closed, so check its official site before making the trip.

Art and exhibitions

MOCA Shanghai is a non-profit contemporary art institution focused on Chinese and international art. Its exhibitions have included artists from around the world, and the gallery has also presented a Transmedia Art Exhibit. Exhibition space is limited, so check what is currently on show before you go.

Signs are translated into English, though some scrolls may not be. The museum has been described as clean, with exhibitions presented in an orderly setting.

The building and location

The museum is in People’s Park, close to People’s Square. The building first opened as the Shanghai Race Club in 1934 and has since had other uses. A restaurant and a rooftop patio and bar are on the third floor, with views across People’s Square.

The gallery can take some effort to find inside the park. Reports also indicate that MOCA may be closed, including without advance notice. Check its official site before travelling there; if you are planning an art-focused day, Rockbund Art Museum and Zendai Museum of Modern Art are other venues mentioned in connection with Shanghai’s contemporary art scene.