The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum
Exhibitions
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum
Friday, Saturday and public holiday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Closed on Tuesday (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Lunar New Year
*Concessions include children (aged 7 to 11), full-time students, seniors (aged 60 and above), persons with disabilities (with one companion), and CSSA recipients
Remarks:
With a Special Exhibition Ticket, you will have access to the thematic exhibitions (Gallery 1 – 7) and special exhibition (Gallery 8).
"Flex entry ticket" is valid for single admission during museum opening hours in a specified month.
"Timed entry ticket" is valid for single admission on a specified date and time.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is dedicated to fostering arts and culture to enhance the lives of the people in Hong Kong. We proudly support the establishment of the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), which offers special opportunities to explore national treasures. We also support some of the annual exhibitions and education programmes by HKPM in 2023–2032, highlighting artistic and cultural expressions from both China and beyond.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition is the fourth major annual exhibition supported by the Club. Jointly organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and HKPM, and solely sponsored by us, this exhibition marks Hong Kong’s first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Mughal art, celebrating the diverse artistic traditions and unparalleled craftsmanship from the “golden age” of the Mughal dynasty (1526 – 1857) through a display of over 100 precious artefacts. It also marks the first major collaboration between the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the V&A, the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design.
Between the 1560s and 1660s, the Mughal dynasty (1526 – 1857) in South Asia experienced its “golden age” as one of the world’s most powerful imperial families at the time. This century witnessed the reigns of three remarkable emperors: Akbar (r. 1556 – 1605), his son Jahangir (r. 1605 – 1627), and his grandson Shah Jahan (r. 1628 – 1658). This exhibition showcases the extraordinary artistic achievements of the Mughal dynasty, focusing on the roles of the three emperors in shaping and developing the rich and diverse artistic traditions of the court, where cultural elements from South Asia, China, Iran, Europe, and beyond converged.
The exhibition presents approximately 100 spectacular loans from the V&A collection, supported by loans from Kuwait, the UK, Hong Kong, and other international collections, ranging from paintings to jewellery, architectural fragments, weaponry, textiles, and ceramics.
It also incorporates multimedia and interactive elements, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the Taj Mahal, explore the tastes and personalities of the Mughal emperors and closely examine exquisite court miniature paintings. Tactile stations provide hands-on insight into the materials and craftsmanship techniques employed by Mughal artisans.
We commit to building an inclusive, creative and vibrant Hong Kong, where everyone can enjoy the benefits offered by cultural experiences and an improved quality of life through arts.
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