Prince Bay Art Center深圳太子湾美术馆
New contemporary art centre on the Shekou waterfront, opened 30 September 2026 with Jon Burgerman's 'It's Great to Create!'. Tickets are sold through the Sea World Culture & Arts Center's WeChat account.
Shekou's newest art museum, opened September 2026 beside the Sea World arts centre
Prince Bay Art Center (深圳太子湾美术馆) opened on 30 September 2026 on the Prince Bay (Taiziwan) waterfront in Shekou. It is run by the Sea World Culture and Arts Center as its second venue and linked to it by a covered walkway, so the two work as a pair: Maki's building for the large shows, this one for a separate programme of exhibitions, talks, screenings and workshops.
The galleries are on the fourth floor of 38 Prince Bay Road. Coverage of the opening describes plain white rooms with natural light, exhibition halls built to international standards for handling art, and multipurpose spaces for public events.
The opening show is 'It's Great to Create!' (集乐无界), the first big mainland China exhibition by Jon Burgerman, the New York-based English artist known for his doodled characters. It runs until 28 February 2027 and is built for taking part as well as looking, which makes it one of the more child-friendly art outings in the city this winter.
What to see and do
Jon Burgerman: It's Great to Create!
New paintings, commissioned sculptures, installations and animated work, including rooms you can walk into, small ceramic characters hidden around the show and a tear-and-paste art workshop. On until 28 February 2027.
Paired with the Sea World Culture and Arts Center
A covered walkway joins the two venues, so one trip to Sea World gives you two programmes.
Prince Bay waterfront
The museum is on the new Taiziwan seafront, so you can walk the promenade from Sea World before or after your visit.
Visiting
- Address
- 4F, 38 Prince Bay Road, Shekou, Nanshan (太子湾路38号), next to the Sea World Culture and Arts Center
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30; closed Mondays except public holidays (Sing Tao, Sep 2026)
- Booking
- Tickets and current details through WeChat: the 太子湾美术馆 account or the Sea World Culture and Arts Center (海上世界文化艺术中心) account
- Getting there
- Line 12 to Taiziwan (太子湾), about 6 minutes' walk; or Line 2 (through-running with Line 8) or Line 12 to Sea World, Exit A, then walk along the promenade
- From Hong Kong
- About 15 minutes by taxi or bus from Shenzhen Bay Port, or take the ferry to Shekou
- Closed on Mondays (unlike the Sea World Culture and Arts Center), so plan a Sea World double bill for Tuesday to Sunday.
- Ticket prices weren't published in the press coverage we checked; look them up on the museum's WeChat before going.
- The Burgerman show is hands-on, so it's a good pick for families with young children.
- Sea World's restaurants are a short walk back along the promenade if you're making a day of it.
FAQ
When did Prince Bay Art Center open?
On 30 September 2026, with Jon Burgerman's 'It's Great to Create!' as the first show.
What are the opening hours of Taiziwan Art Museum?
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30. It's closed on Mondays except public holidays.
How do I get to Prince Bay Art Center by metro?
Line 12 to Taiziwan, about a 6-minute walk, or Sea World station Exit A and along the promenade.
Who runs Prince Bay Art Center?
The Sea World Culture and Arts Center (Design Society's home), as its second venue.
Sources: Sing Tao Headline: Shenzhen Prince Bay Art Museum opens 30 Sep, hours and transport (20 Sep 2026) · Shenzhen Government Online, What's On: Prince Bay Art Center opening (Sep 2026) · Phoenix (ifeng): address 38 Prince Bay Road, 4F, show to 28 Feb 2027 (21 Sep 2026) · 21st Century Business Herald: opening date and facilities (25 Aug 2026) · Shenzhen Fan: opening show details (Sep 2026) · checked 2026-10-04