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The NPM's collection of painting and calligraphy, rare books and historical documents, and antiquities are displayed in the form of permanent and special exhibitions. You are recommended to start your visit from the Orientation Gallery (Room 102) located in the west wing of the main building. There you will find information on the Museum's history and exhibitions before heading to the galleries. Below are suggested visiting routes based on collection types.

I. Painting and Calligraphy
Located on the 2nd floor of the west wing (Rooms 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212). The contents of the permanent change every three months. In addition, special exhibitions are held regularly.

II. Rare Books and Historical Documents
Located on the 1st floor of both the east and west wings. Gallery 103 in the east wing and Gallery 104 in the west wing regularly hold special exhibitions presented by the Department of Rare Books and Documents.

III. Antiquities

A.Permanent Exhibitions - "The Treasures of Eight Thousand Years":
Located on the 2nd & 3rd floor of the east wing. Browse through eight thousand years of cultural development, starting from the Neolithic displays in Room 303 and work your way through Rooms 305, 307, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209 and 211, where each dynastic period is represented.

B.Themed Permanent Exhibitions:
Located on the 2nd & 3rd floor of the east wing. Browse through eight thousand years of cultural development, starting from the Neolithic displays in Room 303 and work your way through Rooms 305, 307, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209 and 211, where each dynastic period is represented.

C.Special Exhibitions:
Special exhibitions of antiquities are held regularly on the 3rd floor in Rooms 304 and 306 of the west wing.

IV. Others
1st floor of the east wing (Rooms 105 and 107) is the venue for joint special exhibitions of painting and calligraphy, antiquities, and rare books and historical documents, or modern painting and calligraphy.

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The symbles Exhibition Floor Plan

Gallery
 Exhibit Title
Gallery Plan
1F
Compassion and Wisdom: Religious Sculptural Arts  Floor plan of 1F
102 Orientation Gallery
105, 107 Harmony and Integrity: The Yongzheng Emperor and His Times(Dates: 2009.10.07-2010.01.10)
Arts from the Ch'ing Imperial Collection
108 Splendors of Ch'ing Furniture (1800-1911)
2F
201 Transitions and Convergences (221-960)
  


Floor plan of 2F
202, 212 Harmony and Integrity: The Yongzheng Emperor and His Times(Dates: 2009.10.07-2010.01.10)
203 Prototypes of Modern styles (960-1350)
205 The New Era of Ornamentation (1350-1521)
207 The Contest of Craft: Ming Dynasty's Chia-ching to Ch'ung-chen (1522-1644)
208 Painting and Calligraphy Donated and Entrusted to the NPM
209 Treasures from an Age of Prosperity: The Reigns of Emperors K'ang-his, Yung-cheng and Ch'ien-lung (1662-1795)
211 Toward Modernity: Late Ch'ing Dynasty (1796-1911)
2nd floor terrace NPM Outdoor Public Art--''Interia/Exertion''
3F
300 The Mystery of Bronze  Floor plan of 3F
303 The Neolithic Age: The Beginning of Civilization (6200-1600 B.C.E.)
305 Classical Civilization: The Bronze Age (1600-221 B.C.E)
307 From Classic to Tradition: Ch'in and Han Dynasties (221 B.C.E-220 C.E)
Dazzling Gems of the Collection: Famous Pieces from the Ch'ing Dynasty Palaces

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