At the Shanghai Museum, encountering the distant Egyptian civilization

This trip’s biggest surprise was discovering a fascinating "Ancient Egypt Special Exhibition" at the Shanghai Museum. I originally just wanted to find a quiet, culturally rich place to stroll, but unexpectedly, I got to see mummies and authentic statues here—a truly time-traveling shock.

The museum is located at People’s Square, very convenient to get to, and its architecture blends the Chinese philosophy of "round heaven and square earth," making the building itself a scenic sight. This Egyptian exhibition is held in the temporary exhibition hall, with exhibits from the Egyptian Museum in Turin, Italy. There are quite a few items, all very well preserved, giving me goosebumps as I viewed them.

From gold ornaments, pottery figurines, animal mummies, to statues of deities and hieroglyphic steles, every artifact made me stop in my tracks. The lighting and flow design on-site are very thoughtful—calm but not dull. The overall atmosphere makes it easy to quietly take your time viewing. What impressed me most was a real mummy; its quiet presence lying in a transparent case makes it hard not to imagine what it looked like when alive.

And it’s not just the exhibition that’s wonderful—the Shanghai Museum’s guided tour design is very user-friendly. Both Chinese and English descriptions are clear and easy to understand, and if you scan the QR code with your phone, you can listen to audio explanations. Admission is free, just book online, which is very traveler-friendly.

If you’re interested in ancient civilizations and happen to be in Shanghai, this Egyptian exhibition is definitely worth a visit. It’s not just a display of history but an immersive experience of dialogue with time. 🕰️📜

Post by 出門天天玩 | May 19, 2025