China Maritime Museum

China Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on the bank of Dishui Lake in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Officially opened in July 2010, it is the first and largest national-level maritime museum in China.

In August 2011, the museum was rated as 4A Tourist Attration by the China National Tourism Administration. In December 2020, it was made a National first-grade museum.

History
In July 2005, a series of ceremonies were held in China to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Ming treasure voyages. As part of the commemoration, the Chinese State Council approved the plan for constructing a national-level maritime museum in Shanghai. The preparation and construction of the museum was jointly organized by the Ministry of Transport and Shanghai Municipal People's Government. Construction started in January 2006 and finished in September 2009. The museum was officially opened to the public on 5 July 2010.