Hong Kong Palace Museum Opens with Treasures from the Forbidden City
The Hong Kong Palace Museum has just opened its doors, covering a massive 13,000 square meters and built at a cost of $450 million. It features over 900 artifacts from Beijing’s Palace Museum, many of which have never been seen outside the Forbidden City. This grand opening marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese control. Designed by Rocco Design Architects, the museum hosts nine galleries, an academy, and an auditorium that seats 400. Visitors will also find nurseries, educational areas, relaxation spots, a gift shop, and dining options. A collaboration between the Palace Museum and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, it received HK$3.5 billion funding from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Notable exhibitions include 'The Making of Masterpieces' and 'Grand Gallop.'
Key facts
- Hong Kong Palace Museum is 13,000 square meters
- Investment of $450 million
- Opened in Hong Kong in 2022
- Houses over 900 artifacts from Beijing's Palace Museum
- Many artifacts never exhibited outside the Forbidden City
- Gift for 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China
- Designed by Rocco Design Architects Associates Limited
- Nine galleries totaling 7,800 square meters
- 1,600 square meter academy
- 570 square meter auditorium seating 400
- Funded by HK$3.5 billion donation from Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
- Collaboration between West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and Palace Museum
- Exhibition 'The Making of Masterpieces' with 35 Chinese painting and calligraphy masterpieces
- Exhibition 'Grand Gallop' with over 100 works from Palace Museum and Louvre
Entities
Institutions
- Hong Kong Palace Museum
- Palace Museum (Beijing)
- West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
- Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
- Louvre
- Rocco Design Architects Associates Limited
- Artribune
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- Beijing
- Forbidden City
- West Kowloon