From February 1, more than 20 exquisite clockwork treasures collected by Chinese emperors from the Palace Museum in Beijing will be displayed exclusively in the UK for the first time at the Science Museum. Zimingzhong Clockwork Treasures from the Forbidden City in China It will take visitors on a unique journey through the 18th century to explore the artistic expertise, creativity and international trade behind the centuries-old zimingzong.
In a triumph of art and spectacle, the exhibition will reveal the skills, design and internal mechanisms of these thriving constructions.
On the exhibition's opening night, the Science Museum will host a special edition of free, adults-only after-hours events to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
