Palace Museum controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

2020
Allowing vehicles to enter on closed day sparks controversy over cultural relic protection and privilege
In January 2020, internet users posted photos of driving into the Palace Museum on a closed day, sparking controversy over the vehicle ban, cultural relic protection, and event management. The Palace Museum confirmed the incident was true and apologized; the director subsequently explained that there were problems with reception and management for closed-day events, and relevant responsible personnel were suspended for investigation. This item relates to Palace Museum management and does not list the vehicle brand as the entity at fault.
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2011
Song dynasty Ge kiln porcelain plate damaged due to operational error; responsible persons disciplined
In July 2011, a Song dynasty Ge kiln celadon mallow-petal-rimmed plate was damaged during testing at the Palace Museum. An official investigation determined that a staff member made an error in data entry, causing the sample stage to rise too far and crush the porcelain; the person directly responsible received an administrative demerit, and the head of the relevant department received an administrative warning. This item does not involve Palace Museum cultural creative merchandise.
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2011
Exposure of plan for private club at Jianfu Palace Garden sparks controversy over commercial operation
In 2011, it was reported that the Jianfu Palace Garden of the Palace Museum was planned to host a private club for the wealthy, sparking controversy over the commercialization of public cultural resources and operational oversight. The Palace Museum responded that the cooperating company had planned it without authorization and that it had not actually opened for business, emphasizing that a private club did not and could not exist. A Caixin investigation discussed the boundaries of cooperative management; this item retains the Palace Museum's clarification.
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Allowing vehicles to enter on closed day sparks controversy over cultural relic protection and privilege

In January 2020, internet users posted photos of driving into the Palace Museum on a closed day, sparking controversy over the vehicle ban, cultural relic protection, and event management. The Palace Museum confirmed the incident was true and apologized; the director subsequently explained that there were problems with reception and management for closed-day events, and relevant responsible personnel were suspended for investigation. This item relates to Palace Museum management and does not list the vehicle brand as the entity at fault.

Song dynasty Ge kiln porcelain plate damaged due to operational error; responsible persons disciplined

In July 2011, a Song dynasty Ge kiln celadon mallow-petal-rimmed plate was damaged during testing at the Palace Museum. An official investigation determined that a staff member made an error in data entry, causing the sample stage to rise too far and crush the porcelain; the person directly responsible received an administrative demerit, and the head of the relevant department received an administrative warning. This item does not involve Palace Museum cultural creative merchandise.

Exposure of plan for private club at Jianfu Palace Garden sparks controversy over commercial operation

In 2011, it was reported that the Jianfu Palace Garden of the Palace Museum was planned to host a private club for the wealthy, sparking controversy over the commercialization of public cultural resources and operational oversight. The Palace Museum responded that the cooperating company had planned it without authorization and that it had not actually opened for business, emphasizing that a private club did not and could not exist. A Caixin investigation discussed the boundaries of cooperative management; this item retains the Palace Museum's clarification.