For more than five thousand years, silk was an integral part of life in China, composing an illustrious chapter in the history of Chinese civilisation and global cultural interaction. Strong yet soft, silk is woven from the fibre produced by silkworms. Its natural lustre adds to its appeal. China, the birthplace of silk, was known […]
Between the 1560s and the 1660s, the Mughal dynasty (1526–1857) in South Asia experienced its “golden age” as one of the world’s most powerful imperial families at the time. This century witnessed the reigns of three remarkable emperors: Akbar (r. 1556–1605), his son Jahangir (r. 1605–1627), and his grandson Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658). This exhibition […]
The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is pleased to present the first major exhibition in Hong Kong focused on the artistic achievements of Safavid Iran, Mughal India, and Ottoman Türkiye, and cultural connections between Islamic and Chinese civilisations. Titled Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, this exhibition will be on view from 18 […]
The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and the Palace Museum jointly present the new thematic exhibition The Ways in Patterns: An Immersive Digital Exhibition from the Palace Museum, exclusively sponsored by the Institute of Philanthropy. The exhibition will be open to the public in Gallery 7 of the HKPM from 14 May until 13 October […]
The Hong Kong Palace Museum is pleased to present a new special exhibition, A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China from 19 March to 18 June 2025. As a highlight of “Art March Hong Kong 2025”, this exhibition presents more than 110 exquisite artworks, including eight grade-one national treasures from The Palace Museum, […]
The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and The Palace Museum jointly present the new thematic exhibition The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Art of Armaments—Qing Dynasty Military Collection from The Palace Museum. It will be the first large-scale exhibition in Hong Kong of recent years to highlight the martial culture of the Qing court. […]
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the China-France Year of Cultural Tourism, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is delighted to present the new special exhibition The Forbidden City and The Palace of Versailles: China-France Cultural Encounters in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries between 18 […]
Let’s step into the shoes of archaeologists with your children and explore the marvels of Chinese civilisation in a lively and vibrant manner. Workshop Details: Discover the intriguing stories behind the artefacts from Erlitou Culture spanning from the Neolithic period to the Xia dynasty. Search for buried treasures and experience firsthand the work of archaeologists […]
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is proud to announce the new special exhibition: Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: “The Origins of Chinese Civilisation”, which will be open to the public from 25 September 2024 through 7 February 2025. The exhibition is jointly […]
Copperplate printing is one of the most significant icons that embody the early cultural exchange between China and the West. Some of the most representative copperplate prints developed by the Qing court are on display in the special exhibition “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: YUAN MING YUAN—Art and Culture of an Imperial Garden-Palace”. These […]
Lingnan painting emerged in the late Qing dynasty. Influenced by artistic trends in the West and the revolutionary spirit in China, its innovative style features bright colours and varied brushwork. This workshop is inspired by the Lingnan paintings displayed in Gallery 6 “Passion for Collecting: Founding Donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum” and themed […]
The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is proud to present a spectacular new special exhibition The Adorned Body: French Fashion and Jewellery 1770–1910 from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (“The Adorned Body”) to be on view from 26 June through 14 October 2024. Jointly organised by Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris and the HKPM, this exhibition […]