To commemorate the grand opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum in 2022, many Hong Kong collectors and artists generously supported the Museum's mission of promoting Chinese culture by donating important works of art. Their incredible generosity helped lay the foundation for the Museum’s growing collection. In less than two years, we have received over 1,100 donated works.

All donations go through a rigorous acquisitions procedure, as well as robust research, conservation, exhibition, and education initiatives. Now we invite you to appreciate the aesthetic, historical, and cultural significance of the many outstanding works and celebrate our donors for their major contributions to advancing the understanding of Chinese art and culture. Their spectacular gifts to the Museum not only reflect their connoisseurship and creative energy but also highlight the rich cultural traditions of Hong Kong and its unique position as a centre for Chinese art collecting and research.

Explore these treasures on display ranging from the painted ceramics of the Neolithic period some thousand years ago to the gold ornaments and bronzes of later periods, from the exquisite porcelains, elegant furniture, and brilliantly hued cloisonné of the Ming and Qing dynasties to the timepiece, calligraphic works, and paintings of the modern era. We hope you enjoy the fascinating stories about our donors’ art collecting and creative journeys and appreciate their generosity as you view this exhibition.