Shenzhen's October Double Museum Opening 2026: Taizi Bay Art Museum on September 30, Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay on October 1

Shenzhen's cultural and arts landscape is expanding by two venues at once this October. First, Taizi Bay Museum of Art officially opens on September 30, 2026, located along the Nanshan Shekou coastline, built and operated by the Sea World Culture and Arts Center, forming a "dual-venue partnership" with the adjacent Sea World Culture and Arts Center (SWCAC); three days later, international photography art brand Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay will also open on October 1 at Shenzhen Bay MixC, becoming the 5th venue globally and the 2nd in China. Both are new options for Hongkongers heading north for a weekend quick trip.

① Taizi Bay Museum of Art: Opens September 30

The new museum is located in the Shekou Taizi Bay coastal area, with a minimalist all-white design, natural lighting, high-ceilinged professional exhibition spaces and a multifunctional cultural events area. A strolling corridor connects it to SWCAC, so after viewing the exhibitions you can walk along the coastal promenade and enjoy the sea views. After opening, the museum will regularly host workshops, screenings, artist talks and outdoor public art projects.

• Opening date: Opens to the public on September 30, 2026
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry at 17:30; closed Mondays, except statutory holidays; actual operating hours subject to the latest official announcement)
• Location: Taizi Bay coastal area, Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
• Transport: About a 6-minute walk from Taizi Bay Station on Metro Line 12; or take Exit A at Sea World Station on Metro Line 2/8 and walk along the coastal boardwalk
• Opening exhibition: British contemporary artist Jon Burgerman's "It's Great to Create!", his first major solo exhibition in mainland China

The opening exhibition includes a new painting series, sculptural installations specially created for the exhibition, and newly debuted new media works — the most comprehensive showing of the artist in recent years. Ticket arrangements will be announced by officials in due course; new museums typically have reservation or timed-entry arrangements in their first month, so remember to check before you go.

② Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay: Opens October 1

Fotografiska originated in Stockholm, Sweden (founded in 2010) and is a contemporary photography and visual culture museum brand, with existing venues in Stockholm, Tallinn, Berlin and Shanghai; Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay is the 5th globally and the 2nd in China, located at Shenzhen Bay MixC. Four opening exhibitions have been officially announced:

• ToiletFotoPaperGrafiska: Italian creative duo Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari explore the hyper-visual world of TOILETPAPER magazine, blurring the boundaries between art, fashion, advertising and pop culture.
• Morphing Equilibrium: Works by artist Michael Najjar, including his first immersive 360-degree video work, exploring the relationship between human civilisation and the natural environment.
• Festa: A solo exhibition by Chinese artist Shi Guowei, exploring the relationship between photography and painting.
• Storm: A collection of works by 12 shortlisted photographers from the Prix Pictet photography award, centred on social, environmental and humanitarian issues.

Fotografiska venues are never just exhibition halls: they usually include a restaurant, shop and event space, so you can sit down for a meal after viewing the exhibitions. Tickets, opening hours and reservation methods are subject to official announcements.

How to get there from the border? Three routes

• Shenzhen Bay Port: The smoothest route to Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay. Line 13 departs from Shenzhen Bay Port Station, then walk or transfer to Shenzhen Bay MixC (2888 Keyuan South Road, Houhai, Nanshan District) around Talent Park Station, about 20–30 minutes in total; about 15 minutes by taxi.
• Futian Checkpoint (Lok Ma Chau): Line 4 → transfer to Line 1 at Convention & Exhibition Center → towards Window of the World / Hi-Tech Park, then transfer to Line 2/11 to Houhai Station, about 40–50 minutes.
• Luohu Port: Line 1 straight towards Nanshan, about 50 minutes to Window of the World and Houhai; for Taizi Bay Museum of Art, transfer to Line 2 at Window of the World to Sea World Station and walk along the coastal boardwalk.

If you want to see both venues in one day, plan it like this: go to Taizi Bay Museum of Art in the morning (opens at 10:00), have lunch around Sea World, take the metro to around Talent Park Station in the afternoon for Fotografiska, watch the sunset at Shenzhen Bay Park in the evening, then return to Hong Kong via Shenzhen Bay Port.

Practical tips

• Avoid Mondays: Taizi Bay Museum of Art is closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays), so check your calendar before you go.
• Ticket budget: Pricing for both venues has not been fully announced; Shenzhen museums are generally free, with some special exhibitions charged; refer to official ticketing pages.
• Transport advice: Parking around Shekou is tight, so use Shenzhen Bay Port or the metro rather than driving.
• Photography: Taizi Bay Museum of Art has an all-white minimalist style with natural lighting — morning light is best; the outdoor coastal boardwalk has a more atmospheric feel with backlight in the afternoon.
• Payment: Shenzhen Bay MixC and the Sea World area all support AlipayHK / WeChat Pay HK.

FAQ

• When does Taizi Bay Museum of Art open? It officially opens to the public on September 30, 2026, closed on Mondays.
• How do I get to Taizi Bay Museum of Art? About a 6-minute walk from Taizi Bay Station on Metro Line 12, or Exit A at Sea World Station on Line 2/8 and walk along the coastal boardwalk.
• Where is Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay? Located at Shenzhen Bay MixC, opening on October 1, 2026, it is the 5th Fotografiska globally.
• Do I need to make a reservation? In the early opening period, timed entry or reservations are usually required; details are subject to official announcements.
• Can I see both venues in one day? Yes. Taizi Bay in the morning, Fotografiska in the afternoon, with a meal at Sea World or Houhai in between.

Conclusion

After September 30 and October 1, Nanshan, Shenzhen will have two more high-quality cultural venues: one focused on classic design and cross-disciplinary architecture, the other on contemporary visual art. Together with the Shekou coastal boardwalk, Shenzhen Bay Park and the Houhai commercial area, you can fill a whole day on one route. All opening dates, times and ticket arrangements are subject to the latest official announcements.

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