TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The National Palace Museum is set to mark a historic milestone as it prepares for its centennial celebration in 2025, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of its southern branch.
Director Hsiao Tsung-huang (蕭宗煌) outlined plans for the museum's future, highlighting its 75-year legacy in Taiwan and its evolution into a world-class cultural institution.
The museum's transformation is taking shape through a new project, which has already completed several key infrastructure developments. A newly constructed administrative building and library at the northern branch will be joined by the renovated library and archives building in June next year, establishing a second exhibition space.
Accessibility will be improved with the construction of the Taipei MRT Circular Line's northern section, including a barrier-free passage connecting to the Y28 station, scheduled for completion in 2027.
The centerpiece of the centennial celebrations will be the "Sixty Years of Eternity" exhibition, running simultaneously at both branches in October next year.
The northern branch will trace the museum's evolution while featuring precious artifacts on loan from Japan's Kyushu National Museum. In a historic first, the southern branch will showcase NPM's three crown jewels: Fan Kuan's (范寬) "Travelers Among Mountains and Streams," Guo Xi's (郭熙) "Early Spring," and Li Tang's (李唐) "Wind in Pines Among a Myriad Valleys."
Throughout 2025, visitors can experience a diverse array of exhibitions, from the traditional exhibition during the Lunar New Year to the innovative artificial intelligence-themed exhibition.
The southern branch will host “Beauty Speaks for Itself,” a collaboration with prestigious European institutions, while May brings the exhibition showcasing cutting-edge digital art installations.
The museum's international presence will be strengthened through exhibitions in Europe. A landmark show in the Czech Republic will feature 100 masterpieces, including the iconic "Jadeite Cabbage," while a collaboration with France's Quai Branly Museum will introduce Eastern dragon culture through 87 selected artifacts.
With these initiatives, NPM aims to attract 3.5 million visitors across both branches in 2025.
