The Hong Kong Palace Museum, in collaboration with the Palace Museum, has launched a new exhibition titled “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Forbidden City and the World—Cultural Encounters.” Opening to the public on 3 June 2026, the exhibition highlights the Forbidden City’s role as a cultural bridge between China, Asia, and Europe across the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
This exhibition, sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, features over 130 artefacts from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. Among these are 18 grade-one national treasures, showcasing a diverse range of items including paintings, jewellery, ceramics, and textiles.
Zhu Hongwen, Deputy Director of the Palace Museum, emphasised the exhibition’s aim to deepen understanding of China’s cultural legacy and its interactions with the world. “Through exceptional artefacts and innovative curatorial approaches, the exhibition brings to life China’s rich cultural legacy embodied by the Forbidden City,” Zhu stated.
The exhibition is divided into four sections, each exploring different aspects of cultural exchange. Highlights include a Mosque lamp from the late Yuan or early Ming period and a Ruyi sceptre crafted from Burmese jadeite. The exhibition will rotate approximately 80 artefacts every three months, offering fresh insights into the historical exchanges that shaped the Forbidden City.
Leo Kung, Chairman of the HKPM Board, noted the exhibition’s significance in reflecting Hong Kong’s multiculturalism and its role in promoting dialogue among world civilisations. The exhibition is part of a series of four thematic exhibitions planned by the museums for 2026, continuing their mission to foster cultural exchange and appreciation
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