A total of 22 new exhibits will be introduced as part of the second rotation for “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Art of Armaments—Qing Dynasty Military Collection from The Palace Museum,” which is currently on view at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM).
The second rotation of the exhibition will be on display from April 23 through July 21, with new exhibits including four grade-one national treasures—pages from the Album of the Pacification of Western Regions and the Album of the Pacification of Xinjiang.
The exhibition is presented in four rotations, each lasting approximately three months.
“The Art of Armaments” features nearly 190 military artifacts from the Palace Museum’s collection encompassing helmets, archery sets, sabres and swords, equestrian equipment, paintings, textiles, books, albums and scientific instruments.
Moreover, to accommodate visitors arriving in Hong Kong during the Labour Day Golden Week, the HKPM will extend its opening hours to 8 pm from May 1 to May 5.
