Bund Museum
This museum chronicles the development of one of the city's most culturally rich neighborhoods. The museum has a number of photographic displays and an observatory deck that overlooks both the Bund and Pudong. There is a shop, where visitors can buy a drink and enjoy the view.
Address: 1 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6321-6542

First Communist Congress
The beginning of a revolution that started behind the walls of this building changed China forever. The First Communist Congress museum honors the 12 delegates who met at this house. Originally a French home, it is now restored to depict the furnishings and lifestyle of the 1920s and features a wall with the portraits of Communist China's founders.
Address: 78 Xingye Lu, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6328-5266

Lu Xun's Museum
Lu Xun, who was renowned as one of China's most noted 20th century writers, is commemorated with the items in this museum. On display are letters, manuscripts, furniture, and photographs that influenced this writer and his works. He has been considered the father of the Chinese revolution because he abandoned a successful medical profession to write. Lu Xun's Museum is located in Hongkou Park where the author's ashes are kept.
Address2288 Sichuan Bei Lu, Hongkou Park, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6540-4378

Museum of Public Security
This museum houses more than 3000 artifacts and documents describing the history of the Shanghai police force. The artifacts date back to 1854 and include a number of items like pistols, photographs and confiscated contraband such as books.
Address: 518 Ruijin Nan Lu, 3-5 Floor, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6472-0256

Ohel Moshe Synagogue
Russian immigrants built this Jewish synagogue in 1927. From the mid 1800's through World War II, the city was a refuge for people escaping religious persecution. By photographs and written documentation, the museum chronicles the area's of Jewish influence and Hongkou's ghetto life.
Address: 62 Changyang Rd, Shanghai, China

Shanghai Art Museum
Located in a library, the Shanghai Art Museum regularly changes its exhibits to showcase Chinese and international artists.
Address: 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, People's Square, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6327-4030

Shanghai Museum
With centuries of Chinese art on permanent display, this is a must if one wants to look at art in China. The Shanghai Art Museum has galleries comprised of artifacts from the Xia, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. Additional items include ancient jade relics, sculptures, ceramics and bronze items. The museum has preserved more than 120,000 pieces and has 10 permanent exhibit areas.
Address: 201 Renmin Dadao, People's Square, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6372-3500

Urban Planning Exhibition Center
A complete eye-level glance at the Shanghai skyline is possible at this stop. The Urban Planning Exhibition Center offers a model of the city that visitors can walk through. Changing exhibits featuring a number of Shanghai's architectural feats and related subjects are displayed.
Address: 50 Renmin Da Dao, Shanghai, China
Tel.: +86 21-6318-4477