Dutchguy_in_China

2018-01-20 09:41:59

We went here 2 weeks ago and I agree with most people. It is a really nice place. It gives a good insight in history. There is also a nice giftshop wher we purchaed several items,... Such as also an original old poster. The bad thing is the staff. Neither the security staff outside nor the guy inside were very friendly.

lamaroon

2018-03-31 18:32:54

hard to find as others have noted but definitely find it. Get the address and approach the guards, they will hand you a card with a visual on how to get to the right apartment building in the complex. Once in, be ready for a history lesson and to spend some time. I wish I had purchased something from the store as you could take no photos but we ran out of time. It appears that these are one of a kind items as the Chinese government did not employ any archivist or librarian! Give yourself some time to enjoy this. I do hope that the collection finds its way to a better space for its own protection but to see it here as the owner has presented the works is a treat that you will enjoy. Literally, there are tacks in the posters with some plastic over them.

ivayloi519

2018-02-26 07:31:57

This is something you dont see on your average trips.All kinds of posters, slogans, cards with communist propagada images... Highly recommended!

AZcathy2014

2018-01-07 08:30:25

You can see Chinese bronzes and porcelain at many museums in many places, but i don't think you can see this kind of history anywhere else. This museum is small, but well labeled and easy to get a sense of this period of modern Chinese history through the poster art of the times. This is a private collection worth supporting. You can get through it in 45 minutes, a good use of time in the former French Concession area of Shanghai, with lots of great restaurant options all around.

wheretogonext1

2018-03-26 09:07:52

It is nearly impossible to find as there are no signs outside at the guard gate. The museum is in the basement of a collective of apartment buildings and unless you decide to stop and show the guard where you are going on your phone, he will watch you walk past 12 times without saying a word. Then once you actually show him, he will hand you a tiny card with a map and tell you where to go in broken English. I am sure they don't love a museum with all of the Mao posters on display knowing that we believe it is all propaganda...One hour at the museum is more than enough but you do get a feel for the sentiment of the Chinese towards other countries years ago. Very interesting. Worth a quick trip.