People’s Square

Shanghai Museum booking, step by step.

Separate free permanent-gallery entry from the current paid On Top of the World Tree exhibition before you plan the visit.

Best for: International visitors deciding how to reserve and enter Shanghai Museum.

Last reviewed 18 July 2026

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Before you book

At a glance

Official price: Permanent-gallery admission is generally free. On Top of the World Tree is a separate paid, real-name exhibition from 9 July 2026 to 14 November 2027; use its live official sales page for the current ticket product.
Reservation: Individual visitors are generally walk-in for permanent galleries, but peak periods can require a reservation. On Top of the World Tree requires its own real-name ticket.
Foreign passport: Bring a valid original identity document. International visitors should carry their passport.
Chinese phone number: Phone-number requirements differ between free-entry controls and the current paid exhibition channel; confirm in the live booking flow.
Overseas bank card: General permanent-gallery entry is free. For the current paid exhibition, use the museum’s international-visitor route and confirm the card options at checkout.
Ticket release: Peak-period general reservations can open up to 14 days ahead. For the current paid exhibition, the museum publishes monthly sales windows; check the exhibition guide for the visit month.
Payment: No payment is needed for general permanent-gallery entry. The current special exhibition is paid; avoid listings that do not match the official exhibition name and date.
Refunds & changes: Permanent-gallery reservations and paid exhibition tickets use different controls. Follow the terms shown for the exact product purchased.

Official first

Start with the source

We do not sell tickets in this first version. These links go to the venue or an official city guide.

Permanent galleries and general entryOfficial visitor information for the People’s Square museum On Top of the World Tree ticket guideThe museum says international visitors can buy through Trip.com; use the guide to confirm the current product and release window.

At the venue

Entry steps

01
Choose free permanent galleries or the paid On Top of the World Tree exhibition before leaving your hotel.
02
Use the South Gate on Wusheng Road for the People’s Square museum.
03
Bring the original passport and the special-exhibition confirmation if applicable.

Common questions

Quick answers

Can I use a foreign passport?

Bring a valid original identity document. International visitors should carry their passport.

Should I book in advance?

Individual visitors are generally walk-in for permanent galleries, but peak periods can require a reservation. On Top of the World Tree requires its own real-name ticket.

Can the price or rule change?

Yes. Inventory, dates, exhibitions, weather, and venue policy can change. Use the visible review date as a prompt to recheck the official channel.

Source & review record

What this guide is based on

Field check — an operational detail still needs confirmation

Last reviewed 18 July 2026

Official sources

Shanghai Museum official visitor page Official On Top of the World Tree purchase guide

Field notes to verify

Peak-period reservation controls can change at short notice.
Confirm current international checkout support for the paid exhibition before relying on it.

Related guides

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