National Palace Museum Organization Act Article 1
The National Palace Museum (hereinafter referred to as “the NPM”) is an institution dedicated to the organization, care, and display of ancient Chinese artifacts and works of art held by the former Palace Museum of Peiping and the Preparatory Office of the National Central Museum. The NPM shall enhance its socio-educational function through the acquisition, research, and promotion of ancient Chinese artifacts and works of art. The NPM is a subordinate of the Executive Yuan.
中文原文 國立故宮博物院組織法第1條
為整理、保管、展出原國立北平故宮博物院及國立中央博物院籌備處所藏之歷代古文物及藝術品，並加強對中國古代文物藝術品之徵集、研究、闡揚，以擴大社教功能，特設國立故宮博物院（以下簡稱本院），隸屬於行政院。