The Nine Elders of Huichang, 1787. Nephrite (green jade) boulder. The Palace Museum, Beijing.
Groups & Travel Trade
This magnificent exhibition is devoted to the artistic and cultural riches of imperial China. Spanning the reigns of three emperors, Kangxi (1662—1722), Yongzheng (1723—35) and Qianlong (1736—95), it focuses on the most powerful rulers of China’s last dynasty: the Qing.
Visitors to the Royal Academy will enjoy a unique opportunity to see artworks and artefacts from the collections of the Palace Museum, Beijing, built on the site of the Imperial Palace, whose holdings of over a million works of art make it the largest museum in China. With the greatest painters of the day and the leading workshops of all China at his command, each emperor stopped at nothing to add to the glory of the state.
A spectacular range of works will include such treasures as precious robes and palace furnishings, paintings and painted scrolls, weapons and ceremonial armour, clocks and astronomical instruments, antique jades and bronzes, ingenious scientific instruments, the finest porcelain, carvings and lacquer ware, elegant furniture, a sedan chair and even an imperial throne. Many of these unique objects have never been shown outside China, making the exhibition an unmissable event for everyone interested in the world’s great civilisations.
The Visit
We offer fast-track entry by-passing the Ticket Office and special offers for groups. There will be Chinese-themed events, lectures, food, children activities, souvenirs and music throughout the exhibition.
Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm everyday except Fridays and Saturdays open until 10pm. Last admission into the galleries 90 minutes before closing.
Book Online
Visit www.royalacademy.org.uk/groupbookings to book for groups of 10 or more online.
Visit www.royalacademy.org.uk/groups/newsletter to join our group bookings mailing list.
Travel Trade
All travel trade bookings (group and independent visitors) are managed in-house. Groups of 10+ receive a group rate of ?10 (admission rate ?11) and must pre-book.
To book email groupbookings@royalacademy.org.uk or call: +44 (0) 20 7300 8027
For independent visitors we can offer a sale or return contract on adult tickets.
To discuss marketing opportunities:
Email traveltrad@royalacademy.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7300 5729 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7300 8032.
