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National Palace Museum

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National Palace Museum is a Taipei museum opened in 1965, notable for imperial Chinese artworks moved from Beijing during the 1940s.

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Why does Taipei's National Palace Museum have objects from Beijing?

Many imperial Chinese artworks were moved from Beijing during the 1940s amid war and political upheaval. The Taipei museum opened in 1965 and became known for these palace collections.

What are the most famous objects at the National Palace Museum?

Two of the best-known objects are the Jadeite Cabbage and the Meat-shaped Stone. The museum is especially famous for Chinese ceramics, painting, calligraphy, bronzes, and jade.

Is the National Palace Museum the same as the Palace Museum in Beijing?

No. The Palace Museum in Beijing is in the Forbidden City, while the National Palace Museum is in Taipei and holds many imperial objects transported to Taiwan.

What period does the National Palace Museum collection cover?

Its collection spans thousands of years of Chinese art and court culture. Many highlights are tied to imperial collecting under dynasties such as the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing.

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