National Museum of China opens horse-themed exhibition

With the Chinese New Year just around the corner, a new exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse has kicked off in Beijing.

The Year of the Horse will begin on Feb. 17, 2026, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, which operates on a 12-year, repeating cycle where each year is represented by a zodiac animal. Titled “Galloping Forward”, the event at the National Museum of China aims to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival in grand style. The exhibition will receive visitors over the next three months.