The Shanghai Museum is due to begin an extensive renovation and expansion at its 32,900 sq. m People’s Square location later this year. The first phase, which involves the repair of facilities, is not expected to have an impact on daily operations. After the completion of the museum’s eastern branch in the Pudong New Area—now under construction and due to open by 2020—the main branch will close for a more thorough renovation. The eastern satellite, to be located on the west side of the Pudong Science & Technology Museum, will be more than twice the size of the original and will showcase ancient Chinese paintings and artefacts.