Shikumen Open House Museum (Wulixiang Shikumen Bowuguan)

Shikumen Open House Museum (Wulixiang Shikumen Bowuguan)

Shikumen Open House Museum (Wulixiang Shikumen Bowuguan)

Nestled in the heart of Xin Tian Di, the Shikumen Open House Museum (Wulixiang Shikumen Bowuguan) transports visitors to 1920s and 1930s Shanghai. This museum, housed in a typical shikumen, or stone gate, style building, offers a vivid glimpse into the daily life of an average middle-class family from that era. Through carefully recreated rooms and multimedia displays, the museum showcases the unique architectural and cultural elements of shikumen homes. Visitors can explore the layout and furnishings, gaining a deeper understanding of the city’s rich history and the lifestyle of its residents during a transformative period.

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