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Long Museum

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The Long Museum is a private art museum in Shanghai, China, founded by collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei. Travelers come for its large modern and contemporary exhibitions and the striking West Bund architecture.

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Long Museum essentials

Address: West Bund, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

The Long Museum is a private fine-art institution with two major locations in Shanghai: Long Museum Pudong (opened 2012) and Long Museum West Bund (opened 2014). The West Bund site was, at the time of its opening, one of China’s largest private museum spaces and sits on the riverfront in a redeveloped cultural corridor.

The museum was established by collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei and presents a mix of Chinese modern, contemporary and international art across rotating exhibitions and curated displays. The West Bund building was designed by Liu Yichun of Atelier Deshaus and emphasizes expansive galleries and dramatic spatial sequences.

Since its Shanghai beginnings the Long Museum has expanded with a 2016 branch in Chongqing and plans for further branches noted in media reports; its Shanghai sites remain the easiest for international visitors to reach. Visiting feels more like entering a private collection presented at public scale, so exhibitions and the layout vary between branches and over time.

  • West Bund building and riverfront: The West Bund site pairs bold contemporary architecture with views along the Huangpu River and a riverside cultural precinct.
  • Pudong galleries: The Pudong location houses rotating shows of modern and contemporary works drawn from the founders’ collection and invited exhibitions.
  • Temporary exhibitions: Large-scale temporary exhibitions are a regular feature and often showcase contemporary Chinese artists alongside international names.
  • Special installations and sculpture: Both branches periodically present large installations and sculptural works that make use of their tall, open gallery spaces.
  • Architectural details: The West Bund’s interior volumes and material finishes are notable for visitors interested in museum architecture and adaptive reuse.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Long Museum#

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and milder, drier winters; the museum is indoors so it is visitable year-round but travel comfort and rainfall vary by season.

Winter (best)
November - February · 1°C - 17°C (34°F - 63°F)
Winters are relatively cool and drier, making walking between nearby museums and the riverside more comfortable.
Spring
March - May · 6°C - 24°C (43°F - 75°F)
Spring is mild and pleasant for sightseeing but rainfall increases toward late spring, so carry a light rain layer or umbrella.
Summer (least favorable)
June - August · 20°C - 31°C (68°F - 88°F)
Summers are hot, humid and rainy with the heaviest precipitation in June to August; indoor museum visits are fine but expect possible travel delays during heavy rain.

Weather & Climate near Long Museum#

Climate

Long Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1029 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 1° - 8° 2° 41 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.2h
February Good 2° - 9° 3° 54 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
March Acceptable 6° - 13° 7° 65 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.9h
April Good 11° - 19° 15° 78 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.1 m/s 1.2 high 12.8h
May Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 95 mm overcast 83% 3.9 m/s 1.4 high 13.6h
June Good 21° - 27° 24° 160 mm overcast 87% 3.5 m/s 1.3 high 14.0h
July Good 25° - 31° 33° 132 mm overcast 87% 3.4 m/s 1.8 very high 13.8h
August Good 25° - 31° 33° 139 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.6 m/s 1.8 very high 13.1h
September Very Good 21° - 27° 24° 136 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.6 m/s 1.3 high 12.2h
October Excellent 15° - 23° 19° 47 mm partly cloudy 75% 4.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.3h
November Very Good 9° - 17° 13° 43 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.6 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.4h
December Good 3° - 11° 5° 39 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Long Museum#

The Long Museum is in Shanghai, with its two main Shanghai sites commonly referred to as Long Museum Pudong and Long Museum West Bund.

Shanghai is served by two major airports - Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - and by several mainline railway stations (for example Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Railway Station); the final stretch to either museum is most easily covered by metro plus a short taxi ride or by taxi directly. Check which branch you want to visit and plan the last leg locally using the metro or a taxi.

Tips for Visiting Long Museum#

  • Confirm in advance which Long Museum branch is running the exhibition you want, as Pudong and West Bund host different shows.
  • Check the museum’s photography policy on arrival since rules can vary by exhibition.
  • Weekdays and mornings tend to be quieter than weekends, especially at the larger West Bund site.
  • Combine a West Bund visit with a stroll along the riverside cultural corridor and neighbouring galleries and cafes.