Hong Kong Hosts Second International Cultural Summit
On March 23, the second Hong Kong International Cultural Summit (HKICS) opened in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong, bringing together nearly 30 speakers from 14 countries and regions for a wide-ranging conversation on sustainable development in the arts and culture sector.
Meeting to Establish the China–Kyrgyzstan Belt and Road Joint Laboratory for Cultural Heritage Conservation Opens in Lanzhou, China
On March 21, a meeting to review the plan for establishing the China–Kyrgyzstan Belt and Road Joint Laboratory for Cultural Heritage Conservation (“Joint Laboratory”), together with the first meeting of its Academic Committee, was held in Lanzhou, in Gansu province， northwest China.
Exhibition on Qipao Culture Debuts in Spain
On March 20, the exhibition Elegance and Tradition: Qipao and Shanghai Culture opened at the China Culture Center in Madrid, Spain.
Exhibition “Heavenly Horses: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum” Held in Hong Kong
The exhibition Heavenly Horses: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum, opened at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on March 20, 2026, co-organized by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum.
Exhibition on the Bronze Civilizations of Southwest China Opens in Spain
The exhibition Bronze Civilizations of Southwest China opened at the Guadalajara Museum in Spain on March 17, 2026.
Shanghai Museum Unveils Exhibition on Portraits and Manuscripts of British Literary Masters
The Shanghai Museum unveiled Writers Revealed: Treasures from British Collections and the National Portrait Gallery, London, a major exhibition jointly organized with the British National Portrait Gallery on March 17, 2026.
ICOM Announces Theme for International Museum Day 2026
Museums around the world will celebrate the 49th International Museum Day on May 18, 2026. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced “Museums Uniting a Divided World” as the official theme for this year’s event.
Poly MGM Museum Brings Tang Dynasty to Life with Immersive Experience
Following the successful launch of the Silk Roads Beyond Borders exhibition at the Poly MGM Museum last October.
Tianjin Museum Unveils Exhibition on 18th-Century Italian Court Treasures from the House of Savoy
The Tianjin Museum unveiled the exhibition Crown of Glory: 18th-Century Italian Court Treasures from the House of Savoy on February 10, 2026.
Red Sea Museum Announces “Sunken Treasures” Exhibition Exploring Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea
The Red Sea Museum, under the Museums Commission, announced the opening of the exhibition Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea, running from February 25 to May 29, 2026.
Russian State Hermitage Museum Unveils Exhibition on Yixing Purple-Clay Wares
The State Hermitage Museum unveiled the special exhibition Yixing Ceramics from the Collections of St Petersburg and Moscow (17th Century to the 2nd Half of the 20th Century) on February 15.
China's Creative Heritage Goes on Show in Madrid
As one of the activities in the “Happy Chinese New Year 2026” program, the exhibition Ancient China in Creative Products opened at the China Cultural Center in Madrid on February 8, 2026.
Russian Museum of Ethnography Celebrates Chinese New Year with a Large-Scale Concert
The Russian Museum of Ethnography hosted a large-scale concert of Chinese and Russian music to celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 15, 2026.
Guangxi Ethnic Costume Exhibition Held in Yangon
On February 8, co-organized by the Yangon China Cultural Centre and the Guangxi Ethnic Museum, the exhibition Colourful Guangxi Land – Guangxi Ethnic Costume was held in Yangon.
Special Exhibition “China during the Xia Period” on Display in Shanxi, China
The special exhibition China during the Xia Period opened at the Shanxi Bronze Museum in Taiyuan on February 8, Shanxi province.