Beijing Imperial City Art Museum

　　The Imperial City Art Museum, as a key project of the Beijing Municipal Government and an important component of the protection work for the Ming and Qing dynasties' Imperial City of Beijing, began its preparation in early 2002, with the main building completed in September of the same year. In October 2002, then General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission [redacted name] inspected the museum under preparation and personally inscribed its name. On June 20, 2003, the Imperial City Art Museum grandly held its opening ceremony and officially opened to the public.

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　　Since its opening, the Imperial City Art Museum has hosted a number of historical and cultural exhibitions, including the "Imperial City Charm Exhibition" and "Imperial Capital Trivia – A Photographic Exhibition of Beijing's Historical and Cultural Heritage." It has also been responsible for several large-scale international cultural exchange exhibitions such as "Picasso • Forbidden City – Picasso Art Exhibition in Beijing and Picasso Fashion Art Season," "Jean-Michel Basquiat Paper Works Retrospective," and "400 Years of Italian Painting – Original Masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance." The museum has welcomed over 300,000 visitors from home and abroad, including officials at all levels, experts from various fields, and international friends. It has also compiled various publications, playing a significant role in filling academic gaps in the study of the Imperial City in China, promoting national spirit, spreading Beijing culture, and showcasing world-class art.

　　Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development