The Aurora Museum is a cultural undertaking回馈社会 by Chairman Chen Yongtai, founder of the Aurora Group. The Aurora Museum is located on the banks of the Huangpu River in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai and officially opened in October 2013. The museum area has a total of six floors and an area of 6,316 square meters. The Aurora Museum integrates collection, research, exhibition, operation and dissemination. Adhering to the concept of ‘protection, inheritance and dedication’ of Chinese culture, it also cooperates with the School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University to promote the study of ancient artifacts. The museum’s collections are mainly Buddhist statues, jade wares, pottery, blue and white porcelain and stone reliefs. A special research center for ancient artifacts is set up to analyze and study cultural relics from the perspective of ancient artifactology, revealing the rich connotations of historical cultural relics to the audience from multiple angles and aspects. The Aurora Museum inherits the lifeline of history and provides a new place for the public to enjoy art, promote education and relax in life. It also establishes a cultural landmark facing the world for Shanghai. The Aurora Museum is designed by the international architectural master Tadao Ando. It constructs a minimalist and clear geometric shape with a glass curtain. At night, it takes on the appearance of a deep, quiet and restrained blue jewelry box and stands among the brilliant night view of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Opening hours: From February 27 to December 31, Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00; From February 27 to December 31, Friday, 10:00 – 21:00; From February 27 to December 31, Monday, closed all day; From February 8 to February 26, closed all day; On Tomb Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, 10:00 – 17:00. Preferential policies: Children: Children under 1.3 meters (inclusive) or under 6 years old (inclusive), free. Active servicemen and their families: With valid certificates, preferential treatment. Police: With valid certificates, preferential treatment. Fire and rescue personnel: With valid certificates, preferential treatment. Elderly: Elderly people over 70 years old (inclusive), free with valid certificates; Elderly people aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) years old, preferential treatment with valid certificates. Families of martyrs: Free with valid certificates. Families of soldiers who died on duty: Free with valid certificates. Disabled people: Free with valid certificates.
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