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Hong Kong Palace Museum explores the four seasons of Qing court life
Updated: Nov 6, 2026
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How did emperors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) spend the four seasons?
Explore the rhythms of imperial life at Qing Court in Four Seasons: Life and Culture of the Imperial Household, now open at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Featuring 187 treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the exhibition follows a year of court activities, from spring farming rituals and summer retreats to autumn hunts and winter celebrations. Selected exhibits rotate every three months, offering fresh discoveries with each seasonal visit.
Dates: Until Nov 3, 2028
Opening hours: 10 am-6 pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday); 10 am-8 pm (Friday, Saturday and public holidays). Closed on Tuesdays.
Admission: Museum ticket required; reserve and purchase via the museum’s official WeChat account.
