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Explore the region
About China Maritime Museum
China Maritime Museum (中国航海博物馆) is a navigation museum near Dishui Lake in Shanghai's Lingang area, Pudong. It explores ships, seafaring and maritime technology rather than concentrating on marine wildlife.
Its main exhibition subjects include navigation history, ships, ports, maritime affairs and safety, seafarers and naval navigation. Ship models and historical interpretation let visitors compare how vessels are built and used. The sail-like architecture provides a recognisable exterior, while the displays inside explain the practical systems behind maritime travel.
For a first visit, follow the historical sequence and then choose a topic such as ship construction or navigation. Families may want to check the current hands-on programme, but special activities and screening spaces should be planned separately from the main galleries. The museum's Lingang location is well outside central Shanghai's Bund area; combine it with nearby Dishui Lake destinations rather than assuming it is a short walk from downtown river attractions.
What to look for
- Ship forms and navigation history
- Ports, seafarers and maritime safety displays
- Sail-like museum architecture near Dishui Lake 滴水湖
Location & getting there
Getting to China Maritime Museum
Use 197 Shengang Avenue in Lingang, Pudong. Allow for the location when linking this museum with a city-centre itinerary.
- Use 中国航海博物馆 with Shanghai when searching for the visitor entrance.
Find China Maritime Museum
中国航海博物馆 · 浦东新区
No reliable map pin yet: search by the Chinese name.
Sources & visit information
Place identity, setting and the described features checked against the linked institutional sources on 9 September 2026. Suggested visiting sequences are editorial guidance. Current opening hours, fees, events and access to individual interiors must be checked with the venue; no new map coordinates are inferred from this review.