Shanghai's Gallery Night Tour! Exploring Art in a New Light

When the sun sets and the city cools, Shanghai begins to glow in a different light – one filled with imagination, rhythm and art. This summer, over 30 museums and galleries invite you to experience culture after dark with the Gallery Night Tour.

From candlelit exhibits and rooftop workshops to immersive installations and moonlit cruises, the city transforms into a living gallery. It's not just about seeing art – it's about feeling it, making it, dancing with it.

Here's your guide to the most inspiring night-time art experiences across Shanghai – each one a spark in the city's summer constellation.

Liu Haisu Art Museum 刘海粟美术馆

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Liu Haisu Art Museum will transform into a stylish lifestyle market this month, led by urban curator Dong Xiongfei, who is known as Gelidong (格里董), and his circle of tasteful designers. Whether you're an art connoisseur or trend lover, the museum delivers a blend of cultural and modern flair.

Extended Hours: August 23 until 7:30pm

Address: 1609 Yan'an Rd W., Changning District

长宁区延安西路1609号

Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy Art Museum 上海中国画院美术馆

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Immerse yourself in the elegance of classical Chinese craftsmanship. This serene art space hosts a series of free evening workshops on traditional embossed paper-making and curatorial tours.

Extended Hours: August 13 &15 until 8:30pm

Address: 197 Yueyang Rd, Xuhui District

徐汇区岳阳路197号

Pudong Art Museum 浦东美术馆

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One of the city's most popular waterfront museums offers a feast of night-time experiences this summer. Tour the blockbuster "Paths to Modernity: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay, Paris" with special evening guides or explore Chen Yifei's legacy in an exclusive VR (virtual reality) immersion. You can even cruise the Huangpu River on the exhibition-themed boat, blending sightseeing with art appreciation. Bonus: Different exhibition ticket stubs offer free entry to nearby watertown and other exhibition.

Extended Hours: Mondayto Thursday until 9pm; Friday to Sunday until 10pm (through August 31)

Address: 2777 Binjiang Ave, Pudong New Area

浦东新区滨江大道2777号

Yicang Art Museum 艺仓美术馆

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This futuristic space transforms into an alternate realm through a surreal, immersive art experience by American artist Kenny Scharf. Guests are invited to let go of their daily routines and enter a dreamlike dimension of sound waves, pink sand, and animated emotions. It's part performance, part installation, and wholly unforgettable.

Extended Hours: Every Friday and Saturday until 8pm (through September 27)

Address: 4777 Binjiang Ave, Pudong New Area

浦东新区滨江大道 4777 号

Shanghai Juss Art Museum & Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery & Shanghai Jiushi Art Salon上海久事美术馆（外滩18号久事艺术空间、久事艺术沙龙）

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Celebrate Spanish flair at Shanghai Juss Art Museum and its fellow art spaces with themed exhibitions and night events. Visitors dressed in Spanish-inspired fashion enjoy half-price entry to shows between 6pm and 9pm every Friday to Sunday. There are also hands-on activities such as bookmark-making workshops and free Gaudí night tours. Culture meets elegance on the Bund like never before.

Extended Hours: Every Friday to Sunday until 9pm (through August 29)

Shanghai Juss Art Museum

Address: 27 Zhongshan Rd E., Huangpu District

黄浦区中山东一路27号6层

Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery

Address: 2/F, 18 Zhongshan Rd E., Huangpu District

黄浦区中山东一路18号2层

Shanghai Jiushi Art Salon

Address: 230 Beijing Rd E., Huangpu District

黄浦区北京东路230号

Long Museum 龙美术馆

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Perfect for students and families, Long Museum offers free summer admission to school-age children and discounts on creative merchandise. Its serene riverside location makes it ideal for a quiet evening visit, whether to enjoy cutting-edge exhibitions or explore the gift shop.

Extended Hours: Friday to Sunday until 9pm (through October 31)

Address: 3398 Longteng Ave, Xuhui District

徐汇区龙腾大道3398号

Qukan Art Museum 趣看美术馆

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Located inside a bustling shopping center, Qukan brings history alive with immersive guided tours about famed Chinese architect Liang Sicheng and poet Lin Huiyin. Evening visitors enjoy half-price entry, and special gifts are offered to those who post about their visit online. This is one of the most accessible and engaging options for casual night art explorers.

Extended Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5:30pm-9pm (Last entry 8pm)

Address: 6/F, 939 Sichuan Rd N., Hongkou District

虹口区四川北路939号滨港商业中心6层

Shanghai Right Art Museum 上海正好美术馆

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Right Art Museum roars to life with the "Porsche Spirit 300+ Collectable" exhibition – an adrenaline-fueled tribute to racing heritage. On display are over 300 collectible Porsche model cars, each a true-scale miniature capturing the elegance, precision and legacy of one of the world's most celebrated automotive icons.

Beyond the models, visitors can immerse themselves in the brand's rich history through rare archival videos, vintage vinyl audio recordings and dynamic multimedia displays. Special live programs and interactive experiences bring 70 years of Porsche glory to the present, blurring the lines between motorsport history and modern art.

Extended Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-10pm (Last entry 9:45pm)

Address: Bldg B, Lane 300 Panyu Rd, Changning District

长宁区番禺路300弄7号B幢