New Exhibition: Birds & Beasts: Wearing Honour & Order in the Qing Dynasty

Birds & Beasts: Wearing Honour & Order in the Qing Dynasty is a new exhibition presented by University of Alberta Museums with objects from the Mactaggart Art Collection.

Rank badges are a pair of insignia badges that were attached to the front and back of surcoats worn by officials in the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911). These badges indicated the rank of the wearer in both the civil administration and the military. Civil officials were distinguished by birds while military officials were identified by beasts. Birds & Beasts: Wearing Honour & Order in the Qing Dynasty will explore social rank through dress and art with objects from the Mactaggart Art Collection, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collection.

For more information on exhibition events and programs please visit our website.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

Free or admission by donation.

How to get tickets?

At the door: Drop in. Free or by donation.

 

Date: Thursday March 13, 2025 to Saturday June 28, 2025

On view March 13 – June 28, 2025

Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Closed April 17 – 19, 2025

Venue & Address

University of Alberta Museums Gallery A TELUS International Centre, 11104 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Wheelchair accessible