Shanghai Maglev Museum Explained

The Shanghai Maglev Museum is a museum that highlights the history of the Shanghai Maglev Train and other related maglevs.^[1] Opened in 2007, it is located at the Longyang Road station of the Shanghai Maglev in Shanghai, China.^{[2] [3]}

Sections

The museum is composed of five sections. The sections are "Birth of the Maglev," "Maglev Shanghai Line," "Maglev Technology," "Maglev Superiorities," and "Prospects For The Maglev."^[4] The museum has interactive exhibits including Transrapid Assemble Game, and Cycling. The museum has many models of the Shanghai Maglev.

• The section named "Birth of the Maglev" describes how the maglev technologies were started. It includes models of the first maglevs.
• The section named "Maglev Shanghai Line" describes the history of the Shanghai Maglev. Many models are located in this section.
• The section named "Maglev Technology" describes the modern technology of the maglev.
• The section named "Maglev Superiorities" describes the advantages of the maglev.
• The section named "Prospects For The Maglev" describes the future of the maglev. The interactive Transrapid Assemble Game and Cycling are located in this exhibit.

Gift shop

The museum has a gift shop where the souvenirs are exhibited on the platform of the maglev and you pay at the museum ticket desk.

Opening

The museum was opened on 16 August 2007.

External links

• Shanghai Maglev Museum - official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shanghai Maglev Museum. Time Out Shanghai. 4 March 2016. June 28, 2013.
2. Web site: Shanghai Maglev Official Website. www.smtdc.com. 2016-03-04.
3. Web site: Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT). Travel China Guide. 4 March 2016.
4. Web site: Shanghai Maglev Museum. Trip Advisor. 4 March 2016.