Situated on a spacious 13,000-square-meter site at the western edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the Hong Kong Palace Museum boasts nine splendid galleries, showcasing a remarkable collection of over 900 priceless treasures hailing from Beijing's famed Palace Museum. Designed by the renowned Hong Kong architect Rocco Yim, the design of museum seamlessly marries traditional Chinese architecture with contemporary aesthetics. It's a place where past and present harmoniously converge, drawing art and culture enthusiasts from across the globe.

One of the museum's standout architectural features is the 'vertical central axis,' a design inspired by the central axis of the Forbidden City. Three atriums, each facing a different direction, vertically connect various floors, effortlessly guiding visitors upward. The atriums' ethereal, beige-gold ceilings evoke the graceful essence of bamboo or gauze curtains, offering a contemporary interpretation of the glazed roof tiles that adorn the grand palaces within the Forbidden City.

A significant portion of the displayed treasures originates from the Forbidden City during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The museum hosts three themed exhibitions: 'Entering the Forbidden City: Architecture, Collection, and Heritage,' 'From Dawn to Dusk: Life in the Forbidden City,' and 'Encountering the Majestic: Portraits of Qing Emperors and Empresses.' These exhibitions provide a captivating glimpse into the courtly life of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

In addition, two other exhibitions, 'Clay to Treasure: Ceramics from the Palace Museum Collection' and 'The Quest for Originality: Contemporary Design and Traditional Craft in Dialogue,' showcase historical artifacts and handicrafts. These exhibitions offer diverse perspectives for appreciating the beauty of Chinese craftsmanship.

Among the exhibitions, two are dedicated to Hong Kong's rich cultural history. 'Private to Public: The History of Chinese Art Collecting in Hong Kong' chronicles over a century of Chinese art collection in the city. 'No Boundaries: Reinterpreting the Palace Museum Culture' showcases new works by six Hong Kong multimedia and interdisciplinary artists, providing a fresh reinterpretation of the art and culture of the Forbidden City.