A Landmark Exhibition – The First of Its Kind in China
The exhibition features 119 exhibits spanning eight centuries (from the 10th to the 17th century) and corresponds to China's Song Dynasty through the early Qing Dynasty.
This is the first Renaissance-themed exhibition in Greater China to make Western books its raison d'être. It encompasses not only rare books but also sculptures, paintings, letters, and other works of art.
Some of our star exhibits
This exhibition constitutes an exceptional survey of the intellectual foundations of Western civilization. Featuring a distinguished collection of Renaissance masterpieces, it brings together the seminal works of major philosophers, writers, artists, and scientists, including Plato, Aristotle, Lucretius, Aristophanes, Euripides, Virgil, Ovid, Horace, Caesar, Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Alberti, Montaigne, Dürer, Galileo, Newton, and Descartes. Through these enduring works, visitors encounter a dialogue across time that traces the intellectual traditions, cultural exchanges, and evolving ideas that have shaped the course of Western civilization.
Exhibition Details
2026 June 27 - October 11
Opening Times
9am - 7pm
Location
Shanghai Library East, Exhibition Hall 1
Shanghai City, Pudong District, HeHuan Road 300
Ticket Price
Early Bird Single: 49 RMB (Standard 60RMB)
Early Bird Doubles: 95 RMB (Standard 115RMB)
