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Shanghai Auto Museum





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World's First & Elite Classics: Marvel at the 1886 Mercedes-Benz (the world's first car) alongside nearly 100 authentic vintage cars, luxury limousines, and rare sports cars from over 50 global brands spanning 130+ years.
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The Iconic "Hongqi": Get up close with China's legendary domestic luxury limousine, historically used by state leaders and major diplomatic events.
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The "Exploded" Car Exhibit: Peer inside a modern vehicle dissected in half to reveal its complex internal engineering, mechanics, and structural design.
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Interactive Future Mobility: Enjoy 4 floors of hands-on multimedia simulations, a dedicated kids' automotive playground, and an expansive outdoor park offering retro car rides.
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History Pavilion (1st Floor): Walk through 9 chronological zones tracing how early carriages evolved into modern vehicles and transformed global human society.
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Collection Pavilion (2nd Floor): Admire pristine, mirror-finish classic cars from the late 19th century to the 1980s, complemented by vintage gas pumps, jukeboxes, and retro memorabilia.
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Exploration Pavilion (3rd Floor): Demystify automotive engineering with interactive mechanical displays, cutting-edge multimedia games, and educational science installations.
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Magic Motown (4th Floor): A vibrant automotive wonderland designed specifically for families and young children to learn, play, and engage in creative workshops.
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Auto Expo Park: Unwind in the lush greenery surrounding the museum and enjoy an exclusive outdoor ride in a beautifully maintained, functional antique car.
About Shanghai Auto Museum
About Shanghai Auto Museum
The Shanghai Auto Museum is a fascinating collection of automotive history and technology, showcasing vehicles from the early days to modern cars, including classic cars, rare luxury vehicles, and engineering innovations.
Why Shanghai Auto Museum is a must
The Shanghai Auto Museum's highlights include displaying the world's first car, the 1886 Mercedes-Benz; China's Hongqi limousine; modern cars cut in half to reveal their internal mechanisms; and a collection of luxury cars and classic sports cars from world-renowned brands.
Top things to do at Shanghai Auto Museum
Inside the Shanghai Auto Museum, you'll find many interesting things, such as: - Experience The World’s First Car: the 1886 Mercedes-Benz. - See China's First Luxury Limousine: China's historic car model, the "Hongqi" (Red Flag), a legendary limousine. - Be amazed by The "Exploded" Car: A modern car that has been "dissected" to reveal its internal structure and mechanisms. - Enjoy the Super & Retro Cars Collection: A collection of rare luxury cars and classic sports cars from world-renowned brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and vintage cars from the late 19th century to the 1980s.