Rare Roman relics to debut in Shanghai

​A poster for the exhibition. [Photo/World Expo Museum]

This November, Shanghai's World Expo Museum will unveil a landmark cultural exhibition, From Olympus to Capitoline.

Held in collaboration with National Museums Liverpool, the exhibition brings together 131 rare artifacts on loan from the United Kingdom. Among the highlights are 76 original sculptures that capture the artistry and craftsmanship of ancient times, over 10 statues depicting major deities that offer a glimpse into the spiritual life of the Roman world, and 26 busts of Roman emperors and nobles that provide insight into the personalities who shaped history.

Divided into three thematic sections, the exhibition blends multimedia presentations and reconstructed settings to trace the evolution of Roman mythology, the expansion of the empire, and the vivid daily life of its people.

If you go

When: Nov 11, 2025 to May 5, 2026

Where: World Expo Museum, No 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu district

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)

Ticket price:

• Early bird: 38 yuan (about $5.53, limited to 5,000 tickets)

• Standard: 88 yuan

Ticket purchase: Available through the World Expo Museum ticketing mini program (search for "世博会博物馆购票预订" in WeChat)

How to get there: Metro Line 13, World Expo Museum Station, Exit 2