M+ Museum and MoMA Ink Deal to Foster Cultural Exchange

“A Silk Road Oasis Symposium: Exploring Dunhuang’s Multifaceted Legacy” was held at the British Library and live-streamed on February 21–22.

"Art of the Kingdom" Exhibition Launched in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Museum Authority has announced the Art of the Kingdom exhibition in its second edition is hosted at the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art in JAX beginning February 24, 2025.

National Museum of History of Azerbaijan Hosts Mexican Art Exhibition

The National History Museum of Azerbaijan hosts Heart of Migrants, an art exhibition featuring 45 works by 26 Mexican-American artists on February 18, 2025.

World’s First On-site Museum within Airport to Open in Xi’an, China

Located in Shaanxi province, China, the world’s first on-site cultural heritage museum within an airport—the China West Airport Group (CWAG) Museum of Heritage—officially opened to the public on February 26 at the T5 terminal at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.

Greece to Open Museum of Ancient Undersea Treasures

A new museum showcasing thousands of ancient archaeological artifacts found at sea will open in 2026 at the Greek port of Piraeus near Athens, officials said on February 17, 2025.

Cultural Exhibition in Xi'an Highlights Silk Road Spirit

The exhibition One World, One Family: Cultural Exhibition of Countries Jointly Building the Belt and Road opened on February 5 at the Tang West Market Museum in Xi’an, China.

Shanghai Museum Unveils Impressionist Masterpieces from Japan’s POLA Museum

The exhibition Masterpieces of the POLA Museum of Art: From Impressionism to Contemporary Art opened on January 22 at the Shanghai Museum.

7th Executive Council Meeting of IAMS Convenes

In January 2025, the International Alliance of Museums of the Silk Road (IAMS) held its 7th Executive Council Meeting through online communication.

151 Artifacts from Iran Museums On Show in China

A selection of 151 historical artifacts from some of Tehran’s most prominent museums went on show in a special exhibition Starry Skies Illuminated: Five-Millennia Persian Culture and Art at Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China on January 25.

China’s Dehua White Porcelain on Display in Malaysia

The opening ceremony of Blanc de Chine: The Art of Dehua White Porcelain from China exhibition was held on January 24, 2025 at the China Cultural Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Exhibition of Ancient Greece Kicks Off in Chengdu, China

The exhibition Ancient Greece: Mythology, Heroes, Destiny—Treasures from Apulia Felix, Italy was launched on January 20, 2025 at the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, China.

National History Museum of Bulgaria Presents Exhibition Following Archaeological Season 2024

The National History Museum of Bulgaria (NHM) presents the exhibition Ancient finds, new discoveries. Archaeological Season 2024 on January 23.

Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Digital Art of Yongle Palace Opens in Beijing

The Glory within Authenticity: Essential Cultural Relics and Digital Art Exhibition of Yongle Palace opened at the National Library of China (National Museum of Classic Books) on January 12.

Exhibition of Ancient Greek and Roman Sculptures Unveils at Shanxi Museum, China

The exhibition Classical and Glory: Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Arts was officially unveiled on January 1 at the Shanxi Museum’s Convention and Exhibition Center.

Ethiopia’s Grand Palace Museum Officially Opens for Public Visits

The Prime Minister’s Office has officially announced the opening of the Palace Museum for public visits on December 29, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of Ethiopia’s historical and cultural heritage.