Chinese civilisation is ancient, profound, and enduring, standing as the the world's longest continuous civilisation. In 2002, the country launched the “Project to Trace the Origins of Chinese Civilisation” (the Project), which has yielded remarkable results over the past two decades, mapping out the historical trajectory of the origins of Chinese civilisation. The Project, through archaeological surveys and studies, has showcased the tangible continuity of the civilisation and the diversity of its origins. It reveals how different regions and cultures interacted with one another, and eventually merged into a cohesive whole, forming the “diversity in unity” developmental pattern of the Chinese people.

This exhibition features the excavates of the Project as well as important archaeological discoveries in the centennial modern Chinese archaeology. Over one hundred exhibits come from fourteen archaeological institutions and museums in the Mainland and Hong Kong, covering nine archaeological cultures and nine major archaeological sites. It is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions in recent years dedicated to exploring the origins and achievements of Chinese civilisation.

The exhibition is jointly organised by the HKPM and Art Exhibitions China, and sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the Museum’s strategic partner.

The exhibition features over 300 stunning pieces of French costume, jewellery, and accessory from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries from the prestigious museum, home to France’s foremost national fashion collection, to illustrate the power of fashion to transform the body in France during that period of time. Almost all exhibits will be displayed in Asia for the first time, and some of them have never been seen outside of Paris or France.

The Exhibition is jointly organised by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Cathay is the Travel Partner of the Exhibition.

Venue address: Gallery 9, West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon

Shedding new light on Yuanming yuan (Garden of Perfect Brightness) by featuring over 190 spectacular paintings, architectural models, and other works associated with this once-magnificent Qing dynasty imperial garden-palace, which served as the principal residence of five Qing emperors. The exhibition highlights the life and aesthetic tastes of the emperors, festivals, and the relationship between members of the imperial family. In this exhibition, visitors will discover the crowning achievements of imperial garden-palace design, the stories about the garden’s principal residents, and the history of the Qing imperial court.

The exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the Palace Museum, and the Yuanmingyuan Administration Office of Haidian District of Beijing. It is solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Venue address: Gallery 8, Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District

Organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the National Gallery, London, this exhibition is the first showcase of the Gallery’s prestigious painting collection in Hong Kong. It features 52 of the world’s finest masterpieces painted by fifty influential artists, spanning more than 400 years of Western art history.

The paintings on view, dating to the 15th to early 20th century, encompass the most significant turning points in the history of art, from the Renaissance to impressionism and post-impressionism, represented by some of the world’s most revered artists, including Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Goya, Turner, Constable, Monet, and Van Gogh.

The Special Exhibition “Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London” is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

AIA Hong Kong & Macau is the Lead Sponsor, and Centurion from American Express is the Major Sponsor of this special exhibition.

The special exhibition presents the astounding new archaeological discoveries at Sanxingdui in China’s Sichuan province. A significant part of the “Archaeological China” project, the excavation at Sanxingdui has enriched and transformed our understanding of the advanced ancient culture in the Chengdu Plain in particular and the upper Yangtze River valley in general. The exhibition features 120 remarkable bronze, jade, gold, and ceramic objects dating back some 2,600 to 4,500 years. Nearly half the objects on view come from the latest archaeological excavations at Sanxingdui from 2020 to 2022; they will be shown for the first time in a major exhibition outside of Sichuan.

This exhibition comprises four sections, each exploring a fascinating facet of Sanxingdui culture: its art, urban life, spiritual world, and its origin and development. Commemorating the 2023 National Day of China, this special exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum celebrates the achievements of ancient Chinese civilisation as well as the interchanges among regional cultures. It also serves as a tribute to a century of modern Chinese archaeology.

This exhibition is organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the Sanxingdui Museum, and the Jinsha Site Museum, with support from the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and the Chengdu Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the Sole Sponsor of the exhibition.

Venue address: Gallery 8, Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon

“Cartier and Women” is the first major exhibition that foregrounds women’s role and presence in the history of Cartier. Featuring about three hundred stunning items of Cartier jewellery, timepieces, precious objects, and archival records from the nineteenth century to the present day, the exhibition celebrates women’s lifestyles, creativity, and influence. Through these exquisite works and fascinating stories, the exhibition’s four thematic sections explore the close relationship between women, jewellery, and fashion. This exhibition also highlights the profound impact of art from China and other parts of the world on Cartier, a testament to the Museum’s mission to facilitate dialogue among world civilisations.

This exhibition is organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum with the support of Cartier. The loans are generously provided by the Cartier Collection and other collectors and collections.

West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is delighted to present “Radiance: Ancient Gold from the Hong Kong Palace Museum Collection and the Mengdiexuan Collection” — the first special exhibition from the Museum’s own permanent collection. Running from 22 February to 25 September 2023, the exhibition showcases more than 200 sets of ancient gold artefacts, the majority of which are specially selected from a donation made to HKPM by the owners of the world-renowned Mengdiexuan Collection (夢蝶軒), Betty Lo and Kenneth Chu.

Major showcase of gold artefacts in Hong Kong spanning over three millennia

“Radiance: Ancient Gold from the Hong Kong Palace Museum Collection and the Mengdiexuan Collection” is the biggest exhibition in Hong Kong in recent years that highlights the artistic and technical achievements of gold in ancient China. It explores the role of gold in political activities, life, culture, and the dynamic connections across territories over the past 3,000 years.

The exhibition offers an incredible display of more than 200 sets of gold objects, including exquisite accessories of the nobles and the splendid ornaments that adorned their horses and carriages, with the oldest dating back to the 18th century BCE. These delicately crafted gold objects still glimmer despite their long heritage, and many of them are shown to the public for the first time.

Museum address: West Kowloon Cultural District Yau Tsim Mong

The prestigious collections of the Princes of Liechtenstein were formed over the last four centuries. They rank among the largest and most important private art collections in the world. Presenting more than one hundred masterpieces from the Princely Collections, the exhibition revisits the most significant moments that have shaped the Collections from the seventeenth century up to the present day. It also highlights nearly forty masterpieces by two of the most important European painters, Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) and Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) of the Baroque period.

This exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Liechtenstein Princely Collections with LGT Private Banking as Principal Sponsor.

Welcome to the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), where a local perspective and a global vision are offered on Chinese cultural heritage. Showcasing the finest collections from the Palace Museum and other world-renowned institutions, the Museum aims to bring people together and inspire dialogue through new curatorial approaches. The Hong Kong Palace Museum presents over 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum. Many of them are on display in Hong Kong for the first time, while others have never been shown to the public before. The Museum regularly presents special exhibitions featuring Chinese art and culture, as well as art and treasures from other parts of the world.

General Admission ticket: HK$50 for adults; HK$25 for concessions

Special Exhibition ticket: HK$120 for adults; HK$60 for concessions

Address: West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon