Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2025

3. Palace Museum in Beijing celebrates its 100th anniversary

The Palace Museum in Beijing marked its centennial on Oct 10, 2025. Established in 1925, the former imperial palace has evolved from a royal residence into a public cultural institution of global significance.

A special exhibition, A Century of Stewardship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum, opened on Sept 30 at the Meridian Gate Galleries in the Palace Museum. Featuring more than 200 artifacts — including paintings, calligraphy, jade, bronze, porcelain, and architectural components — the exhibition traced the museum's century-long journey and the enduring legacy of Chinese civilization.