The architectural heritage conservation in Tianjin University and the Palace Museum is the typical example of architectural heritage conservation research. Based on literature review and oral history research, this paper systematically retrospect the collaboration course between two representative of Chinese architectural heritage protection and research institutions, which was a reflection of advantage of university in heritage protection and characteristics of each historical stage. Besides, the paper puts forward the significance of interdisciplinary cooperation, compound talents and sharing platform, puts forward the need for integrating teaching and research into architectural heritage conversation.