Chronicle Timeline

The National Palace Museum was officially established, with newly opened galleries for antiquities, paintings and calligraphy, rare books, and historical documents. All of the galleries were available for public viewing.

Continued inventory checks were performed for artifacts housed in the Yongshou, Jingfu, Ningshou, and Cining Palaces, as well as those in the Jingqi Pavilion, Wenyuan Pavilion, Yanqu Building, Yueshi Building, and Suichu Hall.

The National Palace Museum Weekly, printed on wood-free printing paper, was published regularly (four pages per issue), containing both text and images.

Artifacts selected for The International Exhibition of Chinese Art were shipped from Shanghai.

The Chaotian Palace Storehouse Project in Nanjing was completed.

The first batch of National Palace Museum artifacts—80 crates—was relocated to Changsha; Zhuang Shangyan, Na Zhiliang, and Zeng Zhanyao served as the escorts.

The third batch of artifacts arrived in Hanzhong and Baocheng for temporary storage.

Artifacts loaned for The Exhibition of Chinese Art in the Soviet Union safely arrived in Moscow.

The first shipment of 320 crates of Palace Museum artifacts was transported to Taiwan and temporarily stored in Yangmei.

The Joint Administration Office of the National Central Museum and Library was officially established.

The Beigou storehouse was completed, and artifacts from the National Palace Museum, Preparatory Office of the Central Museum, and Central Library were relocated to the site.

An ad hoc meeting of the Joint Council of the National Palace Central Museum was held to review the reports and improvement suggestions made by inspectors Luo Jialun and Li Ji. A decision was subsequently made that, starting in 1952, annual comprehensive checks of every crate and item would be conducted.

The Beigou storehouse air-raid shelter passed inspection. Later, some artifacts were moved into the shelter for safekeeping.

Continued item-by-item inventory checks were performed on the artifacts transported to Taiwan by the Joint Administration Office of the National Central Museum and Library.

Construction of the small Beigou gallery and related facilities was completed.

The Beigou gallery was officially opened to the public, with exhibitions rotating quarterly.

The Executive Yuan authorized Ambassador to the United States George Yeh to sign a contract with the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. for a U.S. exhibition tour of National Palace Museum artifacts. The Committee for the Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Artworks in the United States was subsequently formed to handle related matters.

The U.S. touring exhibition of National Palace Museum artifacts debuted at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Construction of the new Waishuangxi Museum in Taipei began.

On the centennial of Sun Yat-sen’s birth, a ceremony was held to inaugurate the Zhongshan Museum and to celebrate the official opening of the National Palace Museum Taipei Branch.

The National Palace Museum Taipei Branch launched a series of exhibitions and was officially opened to the public.

A 3-day long international conference on guan ware was held, where more than 40 scholars and experts from cities/countries including China, the U.S., Japan, the U.K., France, Germany, Thailand, the Philippines, Canada, Sweden, Indonesia, and Hong Kong were invited to present their research results. The conference was accompanied by a special exhibition showcasing guan ware masterpieces (from the Song and Yuan dynasties onwards).

Phase I of the museum building expansion project was completed, adding approximately 810 square meters (approximately 260 ping) of space to the first floor, and 1,800 square meters (approximately 600 ping) of space to the second and third floors.

To enhance visitor services, multilingual guided tours in Chinese, English, and Japanese were added in the morning and afternoon daily.

The 1-week long Classical Chinese Painting Conference was held, with Madame Chiang (Soong Mei-ling) serving as the honorary chair. A total of 129 experts and scholars from 14 countries were invited to participate in the event; and over 70 international observers also attended the event. 14 academic papers were presented and later compiled into the “Classical Chinese Painting Conference Proceedings,” which was published in English.

Phase II of the museum building expansion project was completed, adding 2,000 square meters (approximately 580 ping) of office space and 3,700 square meters (approximately 1,160 ping) of gallery space. Furthermore, trees and flowers were planted, and the surrounding gardens were reorganized.

Donations from Zeng Baosun and Zeng Yuenong were received: 24 volumes of Zeng Guofan and Zeng Jize’s handwritten diaries as well as the historical documents of the Zeng clan of Xiangxiang; and four boxes and 36 bundles of related historical documents of Zeng Guofan.

With approval from the Executive Yuan, the National Palace Museum participated in the Chinese Artifact Exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, introducing 80 selected masterpieces from the museum’s collection including bronzes, porcelains, jades, curios, and Song–Ming dynasty paintings and calligraphy.

The 1-week long 2nd Asia–Pacific Museum Conference was hosted by the National Palace Museum (and chaired by National Palace Museum Director Chiang Fu-tsung) under the commission of the Ministry of Education. Representatives from seven Asia–Pacific countries attended the event. A resolution was passed recommending the expansion of the museum’s Technological Conservation Room into an artifact preservation center for the Asia–Pacific region.

The first issue of The National Palace Museum Monthly of Chinese Art was published.

The Summer Seminar on Chinese Artifacts was held to comprehensively introduce the development history of Chinese art.

The Zhishan Garden (to the left of the National Palace Museum Main Building) was completed and opened to visitors, allowing them to experience a traditional Chinese garden environment before entering the museum buildings.

The 60th anniversary celebration of the National Palace Museum and a series of academic seminars were held.

The Peony Landscape Exhibition debuted at the Pine Wind Pavilion and West Bridge Pavilion in the Zhishan Garden.

Buddhist Bronzes from the Nitta Group Collection at the National Palace Museum, a special exhibition featuring 218 outstanding works from Peng Kai-tung (a Taiwanese collector residing in Japan)’s Buddhist art collection, was held. This marked the museum’s first major exhibition of private collections.

A covered corridor was constructed in the Zhishan Garden to provide sheltered walking paths for visitors during inclement weather.

Inventory of the National Palace Museum’s entire artifact collection officially began. The inventory operation, which was based on the Beigou inventory registry, covered all artifacts legally owned by the National Palace Museum and included the following artifacts: 2,972 crates of artifacts relocated from the Beijing Palace Museum; 852 crates of artifacts relocated from the Preparatory Office of the Nanjing Central Museum; 49 crates of unclaimed artifacts returned by the Japanese government; artifacts handed over by the Ministry of Justice and Administration; and donations to and acquisitions made by the National Palace Museum in Taiwan.

The “Activity and Creativity” education program, designed for young children and lower-grade-level elementary school students, was launched. Through books, models, storytelling, games, and crafts, the participants were introduced to the hardships of early settlers, the evolution of national history, and the development of Chinese civilization.

The Executive Yuan established the National Palace Museum Advisory Committee that replaced the former Management Committee to offer strategic guidance on the museum’s development

International Colloquium of Chinese Art History was held in celebration of the Republic of China’s 80th anniversary and in alignment with the government’s cultural and social development initiatives. Over 170 Chinese art history scholars from around the world were invited for a systematic and comparative academic study on major topics in Chinese art history.

Breaking through 30-year long restrictions on overseas exhibitions, and at the invitation of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the National Palace Museum selected 17 sets of Ming dynasty paintings, calligraphy, and antiquities from the Hongzhi reign and surrounding periods to be displayed in the international exhibition Circa 1492: Art in the Age of Exploration, held in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of the New World.

The National Palace Museum began accepting foreign volunteer docents, providing them a 9-week long intensive training on Chinese art and cultural history to assist with foreign language guided tours.

Breaking away from the tradition of exhibiting mainly imperial artifacts and in collaboration with the Dimen Cultural Foundation and China Times Group, the National Palace Museum held Special Exhibition of Monet and Impressionist Paintings, introducing works by Impressionist masters (e.g., Monet) from Musée Marmottan Monet in France.

Xu Wenbo, the wife of Chang Dai-chien, donated her husband’s final work, a large-scale masterpiece titled “Panorama of Mount Lu,” to the National Palace Museum for its collection.

A set of 12 Zhong chime bells of Zifan from the Jin state during the Spring and Autumn period, each inscribed with text ranging from 12 to 22 characters, was acquired by the National Palace Museum.

To answer the wishes of central and southern Taiwan residents, the National Palace Museum held the Great National Treasures of China: A Special Exhibition on Loan from the National Palace Museum at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, exhibiting more than 400 artifacts from its collection. The 3-month long event, which attracted over 200,000 visitors, marked the first-ever loan exhibition organized by the National Palace Museum and exemplified actions taken by the museum to realize the government’s goal of “balancing and sharing cultural resources.”

The Elegant Gathering in the Zhishan Garden was hosted, inviting 150 artists to participate in traditional literati activities such as purification ceremonies, art discussions, tea brewing and tasting, flower viewing, and garden strolling.

The Treasured Masterpieces from the Louvre Museum special exhibition was held.

Celebratory events for the National Palace Museum’s 70th anniversary were hosted.

In cooperation with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the National Palace Museum selected 452 masterpieces of paintings, calligraphy, and antiquities from various dynasties to be displayed in a touring exhibition titled Splendors of Imperial China: Treasures from the National Palace Museum, Taipei. The exhibition, which was scheduled to be held in four major U.S. cities, debuted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The interior decoration of the second, third, and fourth floors of the Library Building was completed. The National Palace Museum’s old library was subsequently relocated to this building, and the building was renamed “The Hall of Books and Documents” and officially opened to the public.

The construction of National Palace Museum Chinese and English websites was completed, providing major artifact collection-related introductions, exhibition-related information, and National Palace Museum affairs updates to both domestic and international internet users.

The One Hundred Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum touring exhibition was hosted at various cultural centers, allowing people living in remote areas to appreciate the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Chinese. The touring exhibition debuted at the Taitung County Cultural Center, with a two-month run that attracted nearly 70,000 visitors.

The “One-Day National Palace Museum Tour” and “Two-Day National Palace Museum Tour” family event were launched in response to Taiwan’s new weekend schedule, enriching the leisure life of the public.

Together with the China Times Group and Dimen Art Education Foundation, the National Palace Museum curated The World of Picasso exhibition, displaying representative works (loaned by Musée Picasso in Paris) from various periods of Picasso’s career.

At the invitation of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Association Française d’Action Artistique and Ministry of Culture’s Réunion des Musées Nationaux, the National Palace Museum selected 344 exquisite artifacts for the exhibition Trésors du Musée National du Palais, Taipei: Mémoire d’Empire held at the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais.

Special exhibition Art & Culture of the Han Dynasty was organized to welcome the arrival of the new millennium; the exhibition featured jade, bronzes, pottery, and pictorial bricks from the National Palace Museum’s collection, complemented by selected Han dynasty-themed narrative painting and calligraphy masterpieces.

The Exhibition on the Achievements of the National Palace Museum’s Touring Exhibition in Central America was held, using detailed illustrations and textual explanations to help the public understand the origin and process of the museum’s selection and exhibition of exquisite artifacts in Central America, and the praise that the museum received from countries worldwide.

Special exhibition The Legend of Sanxingdui: Exploring Ancient Chinese Civilization was curated, marking the National Palace Museum’s first effort in borrowing unearthed artifacts from China.

To celebrate the year 2000, the National Palace Museum selected 189 sets of Song dynasty antiquities, paintings, calligraphy, and rare books from its collection to present special exhibition China at the Inception of the Second Millennium: Art and Culture of the Song Dynasty. For this special exhibition, an exhibition catalogue was also published, introducing five main themes—“The Way and the Art,” “Learning from Nature,” “The Beauty of Simplicity,” “Life and Art,” and “Cultural Integration”—to illustrate the cultural depth and artistic achievements of the Song dynasty.

To enhance the shared use of public facilities, the National Palace Museum opened its Main Building outdoor plaza to domestic performing art practitioners for weekend performances upon application.

The renovation project for the public space in the lobby of the National Palace Museum’s Main Building was completed.

As a gesture of appreciation for the National Palace Museum’s earlier special exhibition Trésors du Musée National du Palais, Taipei: Mémoire d’Empire held at the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais, France borrowed 80 drawings and oil paintings (by renowned artists of the 16th to 19th centuries) from 27 public French museums and art institutions (including Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes and Musée National de la Marine) and lent them to the National Palace Museum. These masterpieces were presented at special exhibition De Poussin à Cézanne: 300 Ans de Peinture Française. The exhibition was organized chronologically and divided into seven themes, namely, “The Grand Centuries,” “The Joy of Life,” “Imitating Ancient Heroes,” “Romanticism,” “Realism,” “Impressionism,” and “Nature and Ideal,” introducing representative works from various art schools.

The National Palace Museum began publishing its annual reports, which were divided into chapters such as “Organization and Personnel,” “Results and Achievements,” “Outlook and Prospects,” and “Chronology of Major Events.” The annual reports compiled the museum’s important development in the areas of collection, research, exhibitions, education, publishing, and operations over the past year for reference by museum-related institutions and the public.

120 sets and over 200 pieces of Tang dynasty ceramics, sancai (three-color glazed pottery), gold and silver wares, Buddhist artifacts, glassware, and ornaments were borrowed from 12 major cultural institutions and museums (including the Institute of Cultural Relic Protection and Archaeology) in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, for special exhibition World of the Heavenly Khan: Treasures of the Tang Dynasty.

From over 30 public and private cultural institutions, museums, and private collectors both domestically and abroad, the National Palace Museum borrowed 359 precious artifacts—such as the Instrument of Surrender signed between Koxinga (1624–1662) and the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC) from the Nationaal Archief in The Hague, and the deerskin painting Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art—to hold special exhibition Ilha Formosa: the Emergence of Taiwan on the World Scene in the 17th Century, showcasing the development of 17th-century Taiwan.

In collaboration with Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (in Bonn, Germany) and Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (in Prussia, Germany), the National Palace Museum selected and lent over 400 pieces of its artifacts for special exhibition Schätze der Himmelssöhne: die Kaiserliche Sammlung aus dem Nationalen Palastmuseum, Taipei held at the Altes Museum (in Berlin, Germany) and Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The “Summit of International Museum Directors: New Images, New Strategies” was convened, bringing together 14 directors of world-renowned museums to discuss pressing 21st-century museum issues including “the conflict between statism and cosmopolitanism,” “challenges in academia, education, and leisure,” “changes in corporate management and organizational structure,” and “museums and modern technology.”

Highlights from artifacts donated by Peng Kai-tung, a Taiwanese collector residing in Japan, were utilized to curate The Casting of Religion: A Special Exhibition of Mr. Peng Kai-dong’s Donation.

Groundbreaking ceremony was held for the site development of the National Palace Museum Southern Branch.

Under the theme “Old Is New: Fashion at the National Palace Museum,” the National Palace Museum promoted creative design by collaborating with the Management Committee of the National Science and Technology Development Fund (under the Executive Yuan) and the Taiwan Design Center. A joint presentation of “Master Designers’ Selected Works” and “Design Camp’s Concept Works” was held. These works showcased how talented domestic creators drew inspiration from Chinese artifacts to create stylish and playful furniture and fashion design pieces.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its founding, the National Palace Museum presented the finest selections of its Song dynasty collection, supplemented by 128 loans of paintings, calligraphy, and antiquities from institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (in New York), the Nelson-Atkins Museum (in Kansas City), the Percival David Foundation at the University of London (in the U.K.), The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka (in Japan), and the Henan Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage (in China). The special exhibition series Grand View: Special Exhibitions of Painting and Calligraphy, Ju Ware, and Rare Books of the Northern Sung Dynasty explored the theme “pioneering paradigms of Northern Song art and culture.”

For the first time, the National Palace Museum introduced 271 sets of historical artifacts (of ethnic groups worldwide) housed in the British Museum in special exhibition Treasures of the World’s Cultures: The British Museum after 250 Years. The artifacts included sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glassware, goldware, silverware, bronzeware, stoneware, woodware, and ceramics. Through artifacts from different regions and eras, visitors were given a rich perspective on the diversity of different civilizations throughout world history.

The “Main Building Public Space, Exhibition Traffic Flow Adjustment, and Surrounding Environment Enhancement Project” and “Main Building West Wing Seismic Reinforcement Project” were completed. A reopening ceremony and reception, titled “The Palace Reopens: Majestic as Ever,” was held to mark this milestone.

In collaboration with art history museum Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (in Vienna, Austria), the National Palace Museum launched special exhibition Splendor of the Baroque and Beyond – Great Habsburg Collectors: Masterpieces from the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

To elevate young students’ interest in and understanding of Chinese artifacts, the National Palace Museum established the Children’s Gallery on the first floor of its Main Building, aiming to serve children aged 7 to 12.

A special guided tour titled “Overcoming Barriers, Touching Beauty,” designed for visually impaired visitors, was launched. Volunteer guides offered vivid, lively tours, allowing the said visitors to engage with life-sized artifact replicas for a tactile understanding of the artifacts.

In collaboration with the Beijing Palace Museum, with additional loans from the Shanghai Museum, Institute of History and Philology (Academia Sinica), and private collectors, the National Palace Museum presented special exhibition Harmony and Integrity: The Yongzheng Emperor and His Times, featuring 246 artifacts. The exhibition, organized around the themes “The Life of Yongzheng Emperor (1678–1735)” and “The Culture and Art of the Yongzheng Reign,” offered a comprehensive look into the emperor’s governance and his pursuit of refined taste, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of the period’s cultural and artistic achievements.

Once again partnering with the British Museum, the National Palace Museum curated special exhibition Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece: Treasures from the British Museum, presenting 136 sets of ancient Greek artifacts. The artifacts included marble, bronzes, plaster, terracotta statues, black-figure and red-figure pottery, armor, gold ornaments, and relief steles.

In collaboration with the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, the National Palace Museum launched special exhibition Landscape Reunited: Huang Gongwang’s “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains,” showing both the “Remaining Mountain Scroll” and “Master Wuyong Scroll.” Also exhibited were related works on loan from the Beijing Palace Museum, National Museum of China, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Museum, Yunnan Provincial Museum, and private collectors in Taipei, including authentic paintings and calligraphy by Huang Gongwang (1269–1354) as well as imitations of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, offering a comprehensive presentation of Huang’s artistic legacy and his enduring influence.

Special exhibition Emperor Kangxi and the Sun King Louis XIV: Sino-Franco Encounters in Arts and Culture was organized, displaying 242 objects from the Kangxi reign in the National Palace Museum’s collection, along with highlights borrowed from the Beijing Palace Museum, Shanghai Museum, Shenyang Palace Museum, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, 12 other museums, and private collections in Hong Kong.

According to Issue 234 of the Art Newspaper (London), which reported global museum and art gallery attendance figures, the National Palace Museum ranked 7th worldwide in 2011, with over 3.849 million visitors—the only museum in Asia among the top ten.

For special exhibition King Wu Ding and Lady Hao: Art and Culture of the Late Shang Dynasty, the National Palace Museum borrowed 368 sets of artifacts from institutions including the Institute of History and Philology (Academia Sinica), Institute of Archaeology (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), Henan Museum, Royal Ontario Museum (Canada), and National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition featured Shang dynasty bronzes, jades, bones, stones, and pottery unearthed at Yinxu, as well as inscribed oracle bones and turtle plastrons, supplemented by historical documents from the National Palace Museum’s own collection.

Special exhibition The All Complete Qianlong: The aesthetic Tastes of the Qing Emperor Gaozong was held, exhibiting 155 exemplary Qing dynasty artifacts from the National Palace Museum’s holdings, along with 45 pieces on loan from the Beijing Palace Museum. Divided into the sections “Taste and Cultivation,” “Connoisseurship and Production,” and “Life and Art,” the exhibition explored Emperor Qianlong’s involvement in connoisseurship, collection, cataloging, and design, offering a vivid portrait of his refined aesthetic and leisurely imperial lifestyle.

Invited by Japanese institutions, the National Palace Museum organized special exhibition Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei, introducing 180 pieces of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities, rare books, and historical documents. The exhibition debuted at the Tokyo National Museum.

Upon invitation from The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka, the National Palace Museum loaned four Northern Song dynasty Ru ware narcissus basins and one Qing dynasty imitation Ru-glazed narcissus basin to participate in special exhibition Ru Ware Narcissus Basin of the Northern Song Dynasty – Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace. Displayed alongside Osaka’s own Song Ru ware, the exhibition allowed viewers to admire the quiet elegance of these ceramic masterpieces created at the pinnacle of Chinese craftsmanship.

Crown of the Alps: Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstei, a special exhibition displaying 118 Western painting masterpieces from the royal collection of the Principality of Liechtenstein, was held, introducing visitors to the brilliance of European court art.

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding, the National Palace Museum curated special exhibition 90 Years of Collecting: A Selection of Fine Works of Art Acquired by the National Palace Museum. The exhibition was divided into the themes “antiquities,” “painting and calligraphy,” and “rare books and historical documents,” each of which showcased exceptional artifacts that the museum acquired over the years. The exhibition also reflected the museum’s collection philosophies and practices across different periods while also expressing gratitude to the many donors whose generous contributions had continuously infused the museum’s collection with vitality and cultural depth.

On December 28, a grand ceremony was held for the opening of the National Palace Museum Southern Branch. The ceremony was attended by President Ma Ying-jeou, Vice President Wu Den-yih, and other dignitaries.

In collaboration with the Tang Prize Foundation, the National Palace Museum hosted a welcome reception for the second Tang Prize Award Ceremony and presented special exhibition titled Viewing Nature in Chinese Art: A Special Exhibit of Select Artifacts from the Museum Collection to Celebrate the 2016 Tang Prize, featuring representative pieces from the museum’s collection of antiquities, paintings, and calligraphy, rare books, and historical documents.

To promote cultural and artistic exchanges between Taiwan and Japan, the National Palace Museum and The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka agreed to strengthen their cooperation in exhibitions, research, and educational outreach. They subsequently established a formal sister museum relationship to deepen their friendly ties.

In partnership with the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (in Moscow, Russia), the National Palace Museum hosted Masterpieces of French Landscape Paintings from The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, presenting 65 iconic French landscape paintings from the 17th to 20th centuries.

In coordination with the Ministry of Culture and the General Association of Chinese Culture, the National Palace Museum curated The Legacy of Chen Uen: Arts Life & Philosophy, showcasing approximately 300 pieces including hand-drawn comics, original illustrations, manuscripts, scripts, and sculpture by the late Taiwanese comic artist and illustrator Chen Uen (1958–2017). The exhibition, divided into the themes of “Chen Uen’s comics,” “Chen Uen’s art,” “Chen Uen’s games,” “the one and only question,” “Chen Uen’s philosophy,” and “from Cheng Chin-uen to Chen Uen,” highlighted Chen’s experimental spirit to break from tradition and fuse Chinese ink wash paintings with Western techniques, his evolving visual language, and his aesthetic consciousness rooted in human-centered values.

Invited by the Tokyo National Museum, the National Palace Museum loaned four major Tang dynasty calligraphic works—Yan Zhenqing’s Draft of a Requiem for My Nephew, Huaisu’s Autobiography and Thousand-character Essay in Small Cursive Script, and Chu Suiliang’s Preface to the Lanting Pavilion, Yellow-silk Version—to be featured in special exhibition Unrivaled Calligraphy: Yan Zhenqing and His Legacy held in Japan.

Special exhibition She & Her: On Women and Their Art in Chinese History was held, featuring 71 sets of painting, calligraphy, and kesi (silk tapestry) masterpieces.

Building on the achievements of its artifact digitization initiatives, new media art exhibition Exploring a Wonderous Landscape was hosted.

As part of the “New Palace Museum: National Palace Museum’s Mid-Term Project to Drive Tourism Development via Public Access,” the museum broke ground on the construction of the National Treasure Restoration and Exhibition Hall in the Southern Branch (Phase II of the sub-project).

Special exhibition Investigation and Restoration of Cultural Relics at the National Palace Museum was held to highlight the National Palace Museum’s efforts in artifact conservation, scientific analysis, and restoration. The exhibition, organized into the sections “scientific analysis of antiquities,” “restoration of porcelain,” and “restoration of calligraphy and paintings,” demonstrated how museum professionals used various methods to analyze the materials, internal structure, and craftsmanship of artifacts such as bronzes, lacquerware, revolving vases, and ivory balls, as well as techniques to repair and restore ceramics and silk paintings, returning them to their original conditions and enhancing their aesthetic presentation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs donated nine ancient antiquities and three modern ink paintings to the National Palace Museum.

Responding to local wishes, the National Palace Museum collaborated with the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum in Kaohsiung to present special exhibition The Arts of the “Lotus Sutra” originally held at the Southern Branch in January 2022, bringing the beauty of religious and cultural art closer to southern Taiwanese visitors.

In collaboration with Musée des Arts Décoratifs (in Paris, France) and luxury jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels, the National Palace Museum jointly presented grand special exhibition Beauty Speaks for Itself: Selected Works from the National Palace Museum, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and Van Cleef & Arpels, presenting more than 260 masterpieces (from the three institutions) showcasing refined craftsmanship and artistic aesthetics.