A Brief Discussion on Cooperation of Three Institutions in the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City in the Ming and Qing dynasties was once a royal palace and was regarded as a symbol of the state and power. During the Republic of China period, due to the change of the country's system, the Forbidden City gradually transformed into a public cultural institution, resulting in the coexistence of three institutions: the Gallery of Ancient Relics (Guwu Chenliesuo), the Palace Museum, and the National Museum of History. In this situation, they have carried out close cooperation in management, academic research, open visits, and security protection, which not only provided the public with better services and experiences but also greatly promoted the development of the museum industry. This article clarifies the specific cooperation models of the three museums in the Forbidden City through the sorting of archives, newspapers, and books, which is beneficial for a deeper understanding the actual situation of the development of the museum industry in the Republic of China period and provides relevant references for the current cooperation between museums.