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Soft opening of Shanghai Museum East highlights ancient bronze culture

CGTN

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of
Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai, February 2, 2024. /CFP

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai, February 2, 2024. /CFP

The Shanghai Museum East, a new extension of the esteemed Shanghai Museum with a history of over 70 years, partially opened its doors to the public on February 2.

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of
Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

The inaugural exhibition, titled "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha," showcases an impressive collection of 363 pieces and sets of precious cultural relics sourced from China’s renowned Sanxingdui Ruins, a remarkable one-third of which are said to be the country's most recent archaeological discoveries.

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of
Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

The result of collaboration venture between the Shanghai Museum and 28 museums, cultural and archaeological institutions nationwide, this thought-provoking exhibition that runs until 20 May invites visitors to embark on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of ancient Chinese bronze culture.

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of
Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Spanning an expansive 46,000 square meters, the Shanghai Museum East covers six above-ground floors and two underground levels, encompassing a total floor space extending to over 113,000 square meters.

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of
Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Boasting 20 exhibition halls and interactive experience spaces, the museum has a display area that extends to an impressive 33,600 square meters, promising visitors an enlightening and immersive experience.

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of
Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

Precious cultural relics are on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Stars over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha" at the Shanghai Museum East in Shanghai on February 2, 2024. /CFP

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