Museum Inside Out Programme Series
You may have family treasures that capture lots of valuable memories, but sadly they are deteriorating over time. Do you know how to preserve the items? Pay a visit to the Conservation Clinic launched for the first time. You can consult specialist conservators for free advice on the condition and care of your Chinese painting and calligraphy, archival document, photograph, silverware and coin. After a 15-minute consultation, you will have another 30-minute "clinical" practice under the guidance of conservators.
| Venue: | Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Date: | Jun 27 and Jul 5, 2015 (Sat & Sun) (Hong Kong Museum of Art) Jul 11, 12, 2015 (Sat & Sun) (Hong Kong Museum of History) |
| Time: | 10.15am - 12.30pm, 2.30pm - 5.45pm |
| Speaker: | Assistant Curators, Conservation Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 200 persons |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Conservation Office |
| Deadline for Application: | Jun 18, 2015. The application will be selected by lots drawing if oversubscribed. |
| Admission: | Free |
Behind-the-Scene of Film Conservation
The workshop will enable you to learn more about film conservation work that is rarely shown. Apart from learning different carriers of film, such as celluloids and magnetic hard drives for digital films, and common damages of film stock, you will also be able to see for yourself film repair equipment and the process of film inspection and repair, and have a glimpse of the daily work of film conservators.
| Venue: | Foyer, 1/F, Hong Kong Film Archive |
| Date: | Jun 27, 28 and Jul 4, 5, 11, 12, 2015 (Sat & Sun) |
| Time: | 10am, 11.45 am, 2.15pm, 4pm Each session will last for approximately 45 minutes. |
| Speaker: | Mr Koven Lo, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Film Archive |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 20 persons per session |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. Selecion by ballot will be conducted when oversubscribed. For details, please visit the website of Hong Kong Film Archive |
| Enquiries: | Please call Miss Kwok at 2119 7385 during office hours |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
"Explore Our Heritage" Permanent Exhibition Public Guided Tours
The "Explore Our Heritage" Permanent Exhibition depicts Hong Kong's archaeological and built heritage. Through the docent service, participants will understand the living evidence of our history, learning more about heritage conservation.
| Venue: | Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date: | Jun 27, 28 (Sat & Sun)and Jul 1, 4, 5, 11, 12, 2015 (Wed, Sat & Sun) |
| Time: | 2pm - 3pm, 4pm - 5pm |
| Speaker: | Docent of the Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 20 persons per session |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Curator’s Talk: 101 Things Every Curator Should Know
How does an exhibition being created? How about the work of a curator --- Is it glamour and glory or blood, sweat and tears? The curator of Hong Kong Museum of Art will combine real science, research and first-hand fieldwork to share some behind-the-scene anecdotes, complemented with a list of do’s and don’ts that will give you new insights on your next museum visit.
| Venue: | Lobby, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Date: | Jun 28, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speaker: | Ms Maria Mok, Curator, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 70 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
The Curators of the Antiquities and Monuments Office will lead you to visit a selection of historical buildings shrouded in urban high rise in Tsim Sha Tsui to take a look at the architectural features of these buildings and review their history.
Routing: Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound (exterior), Peninsula Hotel
| Assembly Point: | Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon |
| Date: | Jun 28, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speakers: | Curators, Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 25 persons |
| Target Participants: | Aged 13 or above |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Antiquities and Monuments Office. |
| Deadline for Application: | Jun 5, 2015 at 5pm |
| Enquiries: | 2208 4438 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
"To Dig & To Learn" Workshop
Participants will learn about archaeology basics, major local discoveries and will be divided into groups to try on field drawing or mock-up excavation, and differentiate various types of artefacts.
| Venue: | Activity Room, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date: | Jun 28 (Sun) and Jul 4, 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time: | 10.30am - 12pm |
| Speaker: | Local archaeologist or staff of the Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language: | Cantonese(Jun 28 and Jul 11), English(Jul 4) |
| Quota: | 20 persons per session |
| Target Participants: | Aged 6 or above. Children should be accompanied by adults. |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Deadline for Application: | Jun 5, 2015 at 5pm |
| Enquiries: | 2208 4438 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
Space Theatre Lecture "Getting to Know the Deep Sky"
With its advanced astronomical database, the digital planetarium system in the Stanley Ho Space Theatre is capable of computing the motion of celestial bodies in real-time to simulate the night sky and take you on a journey around the universe. This lecture utilizes the powerful features of the planetarium system to introduce the Messier objects and explore the deep sky.
| Venue: | Stanley Ho Space Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum |
| Date: | Jun 30, 2015 (Tue) |
| Time: | 7pm - 8pm |
| Speaker: | Mr Antony Lam, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Space Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 270 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Behind-the-Scene Tour "Dream Works of Exhibition"
Interactive element is the most remarkable feature of the exhibits of the Hong Kong Science Museum. These interactive exhibits allow visitors hands-on experience and further arouse their interest in learning. To celebrate the Muse Fest, the curator will specially open a mysterious door through which visitors can get a glimpse of how interactive exhibits are produced. Don't miss the chance before the door is closed again!
| Venue: | Classroom, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Date: | Jul 3, 2015 (Fri) |
| Time: | 3.30pm - 4.30pm |
| Speaker: | Ms Paulina Chan, Curator, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 20 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Exhibition design is an integral part of museum work. During the talk, professional designers from various museums will share with you the interesting stories behind producing a Sky Show and mega exhibitions, like the "Dunhuang - Untold Tales, Untold Riches", "Treasures from Tsarskoye Selo, Residence of the Russian Monarchs", "Legends of the Giant Dinosaurs" and "Ju Ming - Sculpting the Living World".
| Venue: | Lobby, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Date: | Jul 4, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time: | 3pm - 5pm |
| Speakers: | Mr Leo Chan, Senior Designer, Hong Kong Space Museum; Ms Catherine Fung and Mr Chu Wai-hung, Designers, Hong Kong Museum of History; Mr Philip Ng, Designer, Hong Kong Heritage Museum; Mr Alan Kong and Ms Jessica Chan, Designers, Hong Kong Museum of Art; and Ms Teresa Wan, Designer, Hong Kong Museum of History. |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 70 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Curator’s Talk: Encountering Public Art in the City
Curator will share with the public about how public art connects with the city and our daily lives.
| Venue: | Activity Room, Oi! |
| Date: | Jul 4, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time: | 3pm - 4.30pm |
| Speakers: | Dr Lesley Lau, Head, and Mr Ng Ka-lun, Curator, Art Promotion Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 20 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Behind-the-Scene Tour of Energy Machine
Energy Machine is the largest exhibit of the Hong Kong Science Museum and it has been operated for more than 24 years since the opening of the museum. The “Doctors”in the museum have spent a lot of efforts to ensure the exhibit in good condition. Through the visit of the control center of the exhibit, participants are able to learn more about its structure and operation.
| Venue: | Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Date: | Jul 4 and Jul 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 3.15pm |
| Speakers: | Mr Wong Chi Kin, Senior Technical Officer and Mr Lee Kwok-fai, Technical Officer, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 10 persons per session |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Curator’s Talk: Antiques Detective Notes
The curator will play an antiques detective to trace the history and provenance of antique objects through a mark, a piece of record or a photo, bringing back not just the life of these objects, but also the stories and times of people who owned these pieces.
| Venue: | Lobby, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Date: | Jul 5, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speaker: | Dr Raymond Tang, Curator, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 70 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Tsim Sha Tsui Family Heritage Walk I
Families are invited to join a special heritage walk in Tsim Sha Tsui to review our history and appreciate the architectural features of various historic buildings.
Routing: Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound (exterior), Peninsula Hotel
| Assembly Point: | Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon |
| Date: | Jul 5, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 10am - 11.30 am |
| Speaker: | Mrs Irene Yim, Children's Culture and Education Consultant |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 24 persons |
| Target Participants: | Aged 6 or above. Children should be accompanied by adults. |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Antiquities and Monuments Office. |
| Deadline for application: | Jun 5, 2015 at 5pm |
| Enquiries: | 2208 4438 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
Tsim Sha Tsui Heritage Walk II
The Curators of the Antiquities and Monuments Office will lead you to visit a selection of historical buildings shrouded in urban high rise in Tsim Sha Tsui to take a look at the architectural features of these buildings and review their history.
Routing: Former Kowloon British School and Hong Kong Observatory
| Assembly Point: | Antiquities and Monuments Office, 136 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon |
| Date: | Jul 5, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speakers: | Curators, Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 25 persons |
| Target Participants: | Aged 13 or above |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Antiquities and Monuments Office. |
| Deadline for Application: | Jun 5, 2015 at 5pm |
| Enquiries: | 2208 4438 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
Behind-the-scene Tour of Space Theatre
Do you want to know how a Sky Show is produced? What is the secret of the OMNIMAX? How can the digital planetarium projection system project so many stars? The curators will take you to tour around the main production facilities of the museum, including the Space Theatre, the computer and audio control room and the OMNIMAX projector room, where you can have a better understanding of the production of various shows.
| Venue: | Stanley Ho Space Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum |
| Date: | Jul 7, 2015 (Tue) |
| Time: | 7pm - 8.30pm |
| Speakers: | Mr Patrick Lau, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Space Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 30 persons |
| Target Participants: | Aged 6 or above. |
| Application Period: | Jun 1 to 22, 2015 pplication form is available on the website of Hong Kong Space Museum. |
| Enquiries: | Please call Miss Lo at 2734 2711 (Office hours: Mon-Fri: 9am–1pm; 2pm - 5pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
"The Past is Continuing" Guided Tour by Curator
You are invited to a journey and will "pass through" the gateway to the past with the curator of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, to look into the contemporary artworks in different media featured in different permanent galleries.
| Venue: | Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Date: | Jul 8, 2015 (Wed) |
| Time: | 3pm - 4.30pm |
| Speaker: | Ms Lo Yan-yan, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 25 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
“The Pride of Lingnan : In Commemoration of the 110th Birthday of Chao Shao-an”Guided Tour by Curators
Guided by the curators of this exhibition, visitors will be able to appreciate the artworks by Professor Chao Shao-an and learn more about his lifetime artistic achievements.
| Venue: | Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Date: | Jul 9, 2015 (Thu) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speakers: | Ms Rose Lee, Assistant Curator, Ms Maggie Yu, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 25 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Curator’s Talk: Stories of Collecting - Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
There is a saying that paintings and calligraphy will disappear eventually like drifting clouds and smoke, and it was rare for a private art collection to have survived more than two generations. This talk will tell the secrets of private and public collections in Chinese history, unveiling the world of collecting paintings and calligraphy.
| Venue: | Lobby, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speakers: | Mr Szeto Yuen-kit, Curator; Mr Sunny Tang and Ms Cherry Wong, Assistant Curators, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 70 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Special Lecture “Science Museums & Planetariums in East Asia”
The curator will take you on a journey of various science museums in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and introduce their interesting exhibits and new facilities. The similarities and differences of these neighborhood museums will also be featured.
| Venue: | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time: | 3pm - 4.30pm |
| Speaker: | Mr Prince Chan, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Space Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 193 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Tsim Sha Tsui Family Heritage Walk II
Families are invited to join a special heritage walk in Tsim Sha Tsui to review our history and appreciate the architectural features of various historic buildings.
Routing: Former Kowloon British School and Hong Kong Observatory
| Assembly point: | Antiquities and Monuments Office, 136 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon |
| Date: | Jul 12, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 10am - 11.30am |
| Speaker: | Mrs Irene Yim, Children's Culture and Education Consultant |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 24 persons |
| Target Participants: | Aged 6 to 12 accompanied by adults |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Antiquities and Monuments Office. |
| Deadline for application: | Jun 5, 2015 at 5pm |
| Enquiries: | 2208 4438 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
Tsim Sha Tsui Heritage Walk III
The Curators of the Anitquities and Monuments Office will lead you to visit a selection of historical buildings shrouded in urban high rise in Tsim Sha Tsui to take a look at the architectural features of these buildings and review their history.
Routing: Former Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon Park
| Assembly Point: | Main Lobby, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date: | Jul 12, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Speakers: | Curators, Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 25 persons |
| Target Participants: | Aged 13 or above |
| Enrollment: | Enrollment is required. For details, please visit the website of Antiquities and Monuments Office. |
| Deadline for Application: | Jun 5, 2015 at 5pm |
| Enquiries: | 2208 4438 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission: | Free |
Curator's Talk and Sharing - Myths of Oi!
Curator will give a casual talk and sharing with the public on open topics including myths of Oi!
| Venue: | Activity Room, Oi! |
| Date: | Jul 10, 2015 (Fri) |
| Time: | 6.30pm |
| Speaker: | Ms Ivy Lin, Curator, Art Promotion Office |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 20 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Curator’s Talk: Experience Sharing on the Production of "The Rise of the Celestial Empire: Consolidation and Cultural Exchange during the Han Dynasty" Exhibition
Featuring treasures and relics selected from about 40 cultural institutes in more than 10 provinces in China, “The Rise of the Celestial Empire: Consolidation and Cultural Exchange during the Han Dynasty” is a large-scale exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History this year. The curators will share with you their experience and challenges in curating the exhibition.
| Venue: | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Date: | Jul 12, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time: | 3pm - 5pm |
| Speaker: | Ms Rebecca Cheung, Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Quota: | 139 persons |
| Admission: | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |