Visitor Guide

Visitor Guide

The NPM's collection of painting and calligraphy, rare books and historical documents, and antiquities are displayed in the form of permanent and special exhibitions.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 2^nd 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 Rare Books and Historical Documents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 1^st 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 2^nd & 3^rd 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.

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105 and 107) is the venue for joint special exhibitions of painting and calligraphy, antiquities, and rare books and historical documents, or modern painting and calligraphy.

 Exhibition Floor Plan

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

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