You can now take selfies with the “Jadeite Cabbage”! The National Palace Museum to allow photography in September

▲ The Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone at the National Palace Museum. (Photo / Provided by the National Palace Museum)

Reported by Chen Rui-zhong / Compiled by staff

The Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone at the National Palace Museum can now be photographed. The National Palace Museum announced today (August 15) that from September 1 to December 1, it will trial conditional photography within exhibition halls. This includes allowing visitors to take photos of iconic treasures such as the Jadeite Cabbage and the Meat-shaped Stone.

In the past, the National Palace Museum prohibited photography. During this trial period, photography will be conditionally allowed in exhibition halls, including for ancient artifacts such as metalware, jade artifacts, and ceramics. However, due to the sensitivity of calligraphy and painting artifacts to strong light, the detailed list of permitted items is still under review by the museum.

The museum stated that for artifacts not open to photography, signs will be posted to indicate the prohibition. Group photos are not allowed inside exhibition halls, and the use of flash, supplementary lighting, tripods, selfie sticks, and other auxiliary equipment is prohibited. Photography must not affect safety routes or the viewing experience of others. To maintain visitor experience quality, photography is also prohibited during extended opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM throughout the trial period.