WorldSkills Museum is the best place to trace how the skills of our ancient ancestors have shaped our most valuable trades and how they are still shaping future innovations and technologies. This September, as over 500,000 visitors are expected in the city for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, organizers are making it as easy as possible to visit this unique and fascinating museum.
WorldSkills Museum is located at 389 Anpu Road in the Yangpu District on the banks of the Huangpu River. Converted from a 100-year-old cotton warehouse, this incredible space spans 2,500m2. It is set around six permanent exhibition zones, and houses over 800 artefacts, as well as numerous immersive installations that bring skills to life.
Anyone who visits WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 will be able to travel to the museum with ease.
From 16 to 28 September, the Museum will be opening its doors seven days a week, and from 22 to 27 September it will operate extended opening hours from 09:00 to 21:00. Entry is free and no advance registration is needed.
From 23 to 26 September, a free shuttle service will run from the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), at 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, and 13:00. Buses will leave from the NECC North Square bus parking area. Return shuttles will leave from the WorldSkills Museum North Square back to the NECC at 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, and 15:30. No booking is required and the trip takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes each way. People wishing to visit outside the shuttle service hours will be able to use local buses, taxis, or the Shanghai Metro.
Since it opened in 2023, over one million people have walked through its doors, including hundreds of thousands of school students who have been inspired to look at skilled professions in a new light. Organizers are encouraging all visitors to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to make a trip to this award-winning attraction.
Mark Callaghan, Director of Event Operations at WorldSkills International and WorldSkills Museum Project Director, says, “As well as shining a light on the rich history of our skills movement, the WorldSkills Museum takes you on an incredible journey over millennia to show the critical role that skills have played in our world. I am excited that many more people will get to experience the museum this September and leave inspired by the artefacts and stories it holds.”
For those who cannot visit the museum in person, WorldSkills has developed an interactive website where people can explore all six zones and learn more about its history. It also includes the latest updates from the museum and information about its location and visiting times.
More news about all the attractions and events around WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 can be found on the competition website.