On August 6, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) unveiled its new special exhibition The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Jointly organized with the Victoria and Albert Museum, it is the first comprehensive exhibition of Mughal art in Hong Kong, featuring over 100 artifacts from the dynasty’s “golden age” (1526–1857) — from paintings and jewellery to architectural fragments, weaponry, textiles, and ceramics — and highlighting the artistic exchanges between China and the Mughal court.
Taking three Mughal emperors as its narrative thread, the exhibition adopts a fresh curatorial perspective to highlight cultural exchanges between the Mughal court and China’s Ming and Qing courts, and to showcase the artistic achievements and cross-cultural dialogue of the Mughal golden age.
The exhibition begins with an immersive digital installation titled “Taj Mahal: A Love Story in a Majestic Monument”. Another highlight is the collaboration between the HKPM and a collective of Hong Kong artists to create mural paintings inside the gallery that are inspired by selected artifacts in the exhibition. These murals pay homage to Mughal art treasures, skilfully blending architectural and artistic elements from the Mughal dynasty and Hong Kong. Supporting programmes include tactile experiences, interactive quizzes, guided tours, and Islamic calligraphy workshops, with multilingual guide services available.
The exhibition opens until 23 February 2026.
Source: Hong Kong Palace Museum