World Expo Museum
The only official museum and documentation center of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), opened in 2017: the building consists of two parts, the 'Valley of History' and the 'Cloud of Celebration', with its cloud-shaped glass canopy an architectural marvel
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 · Closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The only official museum and documentation center of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), opened in 2017: the building consists of two parts, the 'Valley of History' and the 'Cloud of Celebration', with its cloud-shaped glass canopy an architectural marvel. Its eight permanent exhibition halls systematically review Expo history since the 1851 London World Expo and hold exhibits and documents from past Expos; the panoramic account of Expo 2010 Shanghai is especially detailed, with exhibits such as the mascot Haibao evoking city memories — a dedicated hall for revisiting the theme 'Better City, Better Life'.
Getting there: Metro Line 4/8, South Xizang Road Station
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