Located on the second floor of MGM Macau, with a space area of nearly square meters, it is constructed according to the national first-class cultural relic exhibition standards.

The inaugural exhibition collaborates with nearly national museums and international cultural and artistic institutions, showcasing a total of sets and pieces of cultural relics and artworks.

Displaying nearly national first-class cultural relics such as the four animal head bronze statues from the Old Summer Palace, as well as waterlogged cultural relics, silk fabrics, spices, and various rare treasures related to the Maritime Silk Road...

This is the new cultural and tourism landmark in Macau jointly created by Poly Culture and MGM - the Poly MGM Museum.

The four animal heads of the Old Summer Palace are on display in the "Interwoven" exhibition area of the "Blue Ribbon" premiere at the Poly MGM Museum. (Collection of the Poly Art Museum)

On the date, the "Poly MGM Museum" held its opening ceremony at the MGM Cotai Skyloft. It is reported that the "Poly MGM Museum" officially opened on the date, and the inaugural exhibition "Blue Ribbon - Exploring the Mysterious Seas, Encountering Silk Road Treasures" was simultaneously opened to the public.

A journey of integration and mutual learning

As a platform for multicultural communication and exchange, the museum has invited internationally renowned artists to participate in gallery creation, drawing upon the essence of Chinese and Western cultures, to achieve an artistic presentation that is a blend of Chinese and Western elements, a fusion of ancient and modern, a combination of reality and virtuality, and a showcase of modern technology.

The inaugural exhibition of the "Poly MGM Museum" is guided by the China Cultural Heritage Exchange Center and China Poly Group. It is curated by an expert advisory team composed of members from China, Italy, and France. Titled "Blue Ribbon - Exploring the Mysterious Seas, Encountering Silk Road Treasures," the exhibition centers on the theme of the Maritime Silk Road, with marine archaeology as its thread. It will lead audiences from around the world to explore the past, present, and future of the Maritime Silk Road.

Liu Hualong, Chairman of China Poly Group Corporation, stated that the opening of the Poly MGM Museum is an important practice for Poly Group to respond to the national strategy of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, consciously undertake the cultural mission of the new era, and fulfill the responsibilities of a central enterprise. It is also a profound tribute from Poly Culture and MGM to continue the Chinese cultural heritage, spread Chinese culture, and promote Chinese civilization, embodying the shared aspirations of safeguarding civilization, exchanging and learning, and cooperating for development. Poly Group and MGM will take this as a new opportunity to further support the construction of Macau as a "one center, one platform, one base," enrich the connotation of the World Tourism and Leisure Center, make the spread of Chinese civilization more colorful, broaden the horizons of mutual learning and mutual appreciation, and jointly write a new chapter of harmonious coexistence in the era.

The Poly MGM Museum spans nearly square meters, constructed according to the standards for displaying national first-class cultural relics. It integrates innovative technology with traditional intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship and innovative curatorial techniques to present high-quality cultural exhibitions. A journey through time and space.

The exhibition follows a chronological framework, blending ancient and modern, and integrating Chinese and foreign elements. It is divided into four thematic spaces: Monsoon, Cultural Pulse, Interweaving, and Connection, each showcasing the origins, development, impact, and future prospects of the Maritime Silk Road.

The "Monsoon" exhibition area in the First Space narrates the process of humanity moving from awe and understanding of the ocean to utilizing it and embarking on maritime explorations to discover the world, from a macro perspective. By connecting through the historical timeline of the development of oceanic civilization, it showcases the changes in people's lives brought about by the development of maritime culture in different historical periods, constructing vivid scenes of the Maritime Silk Road.

The "Cultural Context" exhibition area in the Second Space, with underwater archaeology as the thread and cultural relics as the focal point of display, outlines the appearance of the Maritime Silk Road from an archaeological perspective. Through shipwrecks, artifacts recovered from water, and ancient port remains, it vividly presents the history of the Maritime Silk Road. The relics narrate the past scenes of China's maritime trade and witness the ancient history sealed underwater.

The "Interweaving" exhibition area of the Third Space showcases the achievements of economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West from various aspects such as commodity trade, pioneering envoys, cultural heritage, and immigration waves, providing a comprehensive display of the profound impact of the Maritime Silk Road on the global convergence of diverse civilizations.

Fourth Space "Connection" Exhibition: Focusing on the present and envisioning the future, it explores the protection and exploration of the ocean by humans in the new era through various means such as photography, artist creations, and installation art.

Wang Bo, Chairman of Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited, stated that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a forefront for China's interaction with the world, and Macau was once an important node on the Maritime Silk Road. The Poly MGM Museum is a combination of Poly Culture Group's proactive implementation of national strategies and fulfillment of its central enterprise responsibilities, dedicated to becoming an important platform for inheriting China's excellent traditional culture and showcasing the beauty of intangible cultural heritage, as well as a vivid practice promoting the integration of cultural arts and technology, and cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

The Tang Sancai civil official figurine, a masterpiece of the High Tang period, stands over one meter tall, meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and vividly realistic facial features. (Collection of the Poly Art Center, Hong Kong)

A multicultural journey

"Poly MGM Museum" is the intersection of culture and time. Through cultural narratives and heritage, flexible and adaptable layout spaces, technology-driven artistic interactions, the cultural and aesthetic expression of materials, and top-notch techniques for artifact preservation and exhibition, the museum rejuvenates cultural treasures with new productive forces, making each exhibition a fresh interpretation of history and contemporary art. Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, it further stimulates the audience's artistic perception and creative exploration, using art to transcend national boundaries and showcase the grand vision of harmonious integration between East and West, thereby constructing a bridge for global cultural dialogue.

At the same time, the design of the museum empowers traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage crafts through modern architectural language. The exhibition hall columns ingeniously present the cloisonné enamel craftsmanship and Chinese corbel bracket wisdom, combining with the cultural relics and artistic elements of the co-building countries along the Belt and Road, achieving an organic integration of academic, knowledge, artistic, entertaining, and interactive elements, highlighting historical value and showcasing cultural heritage.

MGM China Holdings Limited Chairman and Executive Director Pansy Ho stated that a world-class museum has the power to transcend time and space, exerting a profound influence. MGM is honored to partner with Poly Culture to integrate resources ranging from cultural arts and tourism leisure to technological innovation, not only adding a cultural and tourism landmark to Macau but also presenting a cultural sanctuary to the motherland. We anticipate that the Poly MGM Museum will allow history and the future to collide here, culture and the people to resonate, propelling the prosperity and development of Chinese culture amidst the waves, and spreading Chinese stories further and wider through adherence to tradition and innovation.

Aeneas and Anchises are part of a large tapestry, inspired by Virgil's "Aeneid," depicting scenes from the Trojan War.

It is reported that the inaugural exhibition "Blue Ribbon - Exploring the Mysterious Seas, Encountering Silk Road Treasures" at the Poly MGM Museum will continue to be on display until [month and year].