Introduction
- Perhaps the most popular tourist destination of Beijing, the Palace Museum receives tens of millions of visitors a year. Established in 1925, it is installed in the former imperial palace of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties – popularly known as the Forbidden City. In 1987 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read more
Exhibitions
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The camera lens creates a visual dialogue between two historic sites in Beijing From seasonal views of the Forbidden City to the quiet courtyards of Prince Kung's Mansion, moments of beauty from both historic sites are now frozen in time and on display together. Date: Nov 25, 2025 - Feb 24, 2026 Read more
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Palace Museum unveils a cultural tribute to Thai-Chinese relations Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations has opened to the public at the Hall of Literary Brilliance (Wenhua Dian) of the Palace Museum in Beijing. Date: Nov 18, 2025 - Feb 24, 2026 Read more
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Exploring archaeological discoveries from site in the Forbidden City The Palace Museum unveils its latest exhibition today at the Palace of Eternal Longevity (Yongshou Gong), showcasing the archaeological discoveries and excavation processes from the site of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Imperial Workshops in the museum's western sector over the past five years. Date: Nov 4, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026 Read more
Brilliant Collection
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12 months and 12 flowers all in one Qing Dynasty jade pendant set Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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The riddle of the missing palaces Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
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Suzhou exhibition to present Palace Museum's textile treasures Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Stories
A century of milestones: The Palace Museum's landmark firsts
On Oct 10, 1925, the Forbidden City was transformed from an imperial palace into a public museum — marking the beginning of a journey that has now spanned a full century. Over the past 100 years, the Palace Museum has witnessed numerous defining initiatives and transformative moments.
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