Introduction

Prince Kung's Palace Museum, built on the historical site of Prince Kung's Palace, is dedicated to the research, exhibition, and promotion of the historical and cultural heritage of princely residences, with a particular focus on China's multiethnic integration through the lens of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) history.

The museum prioritizes site and collection security, academic research, the application of digital technologies, public programs and cultural outreach. It is committed to preserving Prince Kung's Palace, conserving its collections, and promoting the responsible development and use of the site and its cultural resources.

In 1982, the palace site, including its residence and garden, was designated as China's foremost protected cultural heritage site. In 2012, Prince Kung's Palace scenic area was upgraded to a national 5A tourist attraction, the highest rating under China's tourist attraction classification system. In 2017, Prince Kung's Palace Museum was designated as a national first-class museum.

The core work of the museum encompasses preserving the palace's historical site, including its residence, garden, and auxiliary structures; soliciting, collecting, researching, and exhibiting artifacts and documents related to Qing Dynasty princely residences, as well as works of art associated with Prince Kung's Palace; conducting research on the history and culture of Qing Dynasty princely residences and Chinese cultural essence, fostering domestic and global cultural exchanges; organizing programs to present and perform intangible cultural heritage items related to Prince Kung's Palace, facilitating relevant exchanges and cooperation; and developing public education and cultural outreach programs.

Being a well-known heritage site in Beijing, the museum also provides comprehensive visitor services. At the same time, it develops cultural and creative programs to further integrate culture and tourism.