Educational and Extension Activity Series
Little Scientists Exploration Programmes - Wonders of Light
Through the "Wonders of Light" exploration programme, students can learn the properties of light and their applications in the daily life.
| Venue﹕ | Laboratory, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27, 29, 30 and Jul 4, 6, 7, 2015 (Sat, Mon & Tue) |
| Time﹕ | Mon-Tue: 2.30pm - 4pm; Sat: 10am - 11.30am, 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 40 persons per session |
| Target Participants﹕ | Suitable for P4-P6 students |
| Enrollment﹕ | Applications are open to schools and parent-teacher associations only on a first-come-first served basis. Application will be closed 2 weeks before the activity date. Application form can be downloaded at the website of Hong Kong Science Museum. |
| Admission﹕ | $30 |
Chinese Music Tea Gathering
You are invited to visit the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware with your family during the weekend to enjoy a fresh taste of Chinese tea and beautiful pieces of traditional Chinese music.
| Venue﹕ | Exhibition Gallery, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 3.30pm - 4.30pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | No admission limit. First come, first served. |
| Admission﹕ | Free |
Game Booth: Exploring the History of Hong Kong’s Coastal Defence
This specially-designed game booth enables participants to learn more about the history of Hong Kong's coastal defence outside the traditional confines of an exhibition.
| Venue﹕ | Redoubt Courtyard, Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 2.30pm - 4.30pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | No admission limit. First come, first served. |
| Admission﹕ | Admission fee to the museum is required. |
"Archaeological ABC" Workshop
Come and join this workshop, you can know more about local finds, the fundamentals and vocabularies of archaeology through a short presentation, games and gallery visit in a joyful ambience.
| Venue﹕ | Activity Room and Permanent Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 11am - 12.30pm |
| Speaker﹕ | Staff of the Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese and English |
| Quota﹕ | 30 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 |
Talk on Historical Development and Heritage of Tsim Sha Tsui
The speaker will share with you the historical development and heritage of Tsim Sha Tsui.
| Venue﹕ | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Speaker﹕ | Professor Siu Kwok-kin, Director, Centre for Hong Kong History and Culture Studies, Chu Hai College of Higher Education |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 110 persons |
| Enquiries﹕ | 2208 4407 (Office hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.30pm - 5.30pm) |
| Admission﹕ | Free |
Tea Demonstration in Four Seasons
The choice of tea should differ according to the seasons so as to get the maximum benefits and help us stay robust in health, for the body and the mind. The Museum of Tea Ware has invited the tea-masters of Lock Cha Tea Shop and Sheung Yu Tea House to demonstrate various types of tea that can go with the seasons. Participants can feel the fragrance of scented tea in spring, the freshness of green tea in summer, the nourishing feelings of Oolong tea in autumn and the mellowness of dark tea in winter. Come and join us for this special experience.
| Venue﹕ | Exhibition Gallery, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27 and Jul 4, 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 11.30am - 12.30pm |
| Language﹕ | English (Jun 27), Cantonese (Jul 4, 11) |
| Quota﹕ | 10 persons |
| Enrollment﹕ | Please call 2869 6690 for reservation. Participants can only enroll one session within each month. |
| Admission﹕ | Free |
Family Chinese Painting Trail: Bringing Wild Imagination to Life
Professor Chao Shao-an's albums are a combination of vibrant colours and vivid naturalism that sets a shining example for young artists. Chao Yuk-wah, a disciple of the professor, is invited to introduce to children the mastery of the artist and his techniques for depicting living things. Parents can join their children to experience the joy of Chinese painting.
| Venue﹕ | Education Studio, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jun 27 and Jul 4, 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Instructor﹕ | Chao Yuk-wah (Chinese painting artist) |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 18 persons per session |
| Enrollment﹕ | Accompaniment by an adult is required. Registration is required. First-come-first-served. For details and downloading the application, please visit the website of Hong Kong Heritage Museum. |
| Admission﹕ | Free |
Science Theatre:
Secret Universe - Journey inside the Cell
Like something out of science fiction, this is the story of the billion year battle between a human cell and an adenovirus for control of our DNA. Combining the efforts of world experts in cell visualisation, molecular biologists and Hollywood CGI animators, the film can provide viewers with a thrilling and scientifically accurate cinematic journey into the recently discovered alien world of the cell, revealing a world no one has ever seen before.
| Venue﹕ | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jun 28, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time﹕ | 2.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Language﹕ | English narration with Chinese subtitle |
| Quota﹕ | 295 persons |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
The Making of "Zhongshan Suit" Leather Cardholder Workshop
With the "Zhongshan Suit" as theme, the instructor will show participants how to make functional leather cardholder.
| Venue﹕ | Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jun 28, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 4.30 pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 24 persons |
| Admission﹕ | Admission fee to the museum is required and admission is on a first come, first served basis. |
Model-making Workshop: The Hong Kong Museum of History Building
Staff from the Hong Kong Museum of History will give you a brief introduction of the history of the museum and the unique architecture of the building in which it is housed. Paricipants can also take part into paper model workshop, where they can recreate the museum in model form and learn more about the design of the museum building.
| Venue﹕ | Activity Room, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Date﹕ | Jun 28 (Sun) and Jul 1, 8, 2015 (Wed) |
| Time﹕ | 4.30pm - 5.30pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 20 persons |
| Admission﹕ | Admission fee to the museum is required and admission is on a first come, first served basis. |
Talk-and-Demonstration Series: Discovering the Lineage of Lingnan School
Professor Chao Shao-an, the most significant contributor to the local and Chinese art scene, and a master of the Lingnan school of painting, had a lifelong pursuit of spreading the Lingnan blend of Eastern and Western schools, old and new, which characterised his unique brand of art. To mark Professor Chao's 110th birthday, Lingnan artists from four dedicated clubs and associations, namely, the To-day's Chinese Art Association, Chun Fung Art Club, Springtide Art Society and Emeraldville Arts Association, are invited to demonstrate both traditional and modern aspects of the Lingnan School of Art in Hong Kong.
| Venue﹕ | Function Place, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jul 1, 8, 2015 (Wed) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Speakers﹕ | Jul 1: Mr Yeung Kin-fat (Chinese painting artist, To-day's Chinese Art Association) Jul 8: Mr Lai Ming (Chinese painting artist, Springtide Art Society) |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 80 persons per session |
| Enrollment﹕ | Registration started on Apr 8, 2015. Limited quotas of each session will be reserved for on-site audience on a first come, first served basis. For details, online registration and downloading of application form, please visit the website of Hong Kong Heritage Museum. |
| Enquiries﹕ | 2180 8260 |
| Admission﹕ | Admission fee to the museum is required and admission is on a first come, first served basis. |
Lecture on Traditional Hakka Embroidered Band
The speaker will introduce the cultural meanings of Hakka patterned bands and demonstrate the related weaving techniques, providing visitors with a better understanding of this disappearing craft.
| Venue﹕ | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Date﹕ | Jul 1, 2015 (Wed) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 139 persons |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
The Good Old Days: Interactive Tour of “The Hong Kong Story”
Museum staff and docents will take visitors on an iPad virtual journey of "The Hong Kong Story" exhibition by showing images of selected exhibits, film clips and relevant newspaper cuttings. Visitors will be able to learn more about the behind-the-scene stories of the exhibition and get a better insight into our local culture and history.
| Venue﹕ | Hong Kong Museum of History, "The Hong Kong Story" exhibition |
| Date﹕ | Jul 1, 8, 2015 (Wed) |
| Time﹕ | 2.30pm - 4pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 20 persons |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Hands-on Model Workshop: Learning about Archaeological Finds in Hong Kong
Would you be interested in learning more about archaeological work? Don't miss this workshop, which will feature the major discoveries of the Lingnan region, and will give you hands-on experience in archaeological work through handling of replicas of some of Hong Kong's most valuable archaeological treasures.
| Venue﹕ | Hong Kong Museum of History, "The Hong Kong Story" exhibition |
| Date﹕ | Jul 2, 9, 2015 (Thu) |
| Time﹕ | 3.30pm - 4pm, 4.15pm - 4.45pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | No admission limit. First come, first served. |
| Admission﹕ | Admission fee to the museum is required. |
Rising Stars of Cantonese Opera
To promote the heritage of Cantonese Opera, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum has specially launched a programme entitled “Rising Stars of Cantonese Opera”, which provides a platform for different audience groups to display their artistry. Everyone can learn how to sing “male vocal” and “female vocal”. Both the singers and audiences can enjoy the performance and have the opportunity to witness the rise of the new Cantonese Opera stars!
| Venue﹕ | Seminar Room, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jul 3, 2015 (Fri)（Elderly and women） Jul 12, 2015 (Sun)（children, parents and kids, groups） |
| Time﹕ | 11am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | The programme is divided into four divisions: Public, Elderly, Women and Parents and Kids. A maximum of 40 participants per session on a first come, first served basis. |
| Enrollment﹕ | Registration is required. For details and downloading application form, please visit the website of Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Non-profit-making organisations with a minimum of 20 participants can apply for coach service. |
| Enquiries﹕ | 2180 8260 |
| Admission﹕ | Free |
"Finds processing after archaeological excavation" Workshop
Would you be interested in learning about the find processing work after archaeological excavation and artefacts commonly unearthed in Hong Kong? Don’t miss this workshop which can give you an idea and offers a demonstration on the reconstruction of artefacts.
| Venue﹕ | Activity Room, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date﹕ | Jul 4, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 4.30pm |
| Speaker﹕ | Staff of the Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 30 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 |
"Getting to Know about Dr. K. S. Lo and Flagstaff House" Guided Tour
Do you know why the Museum of Tea Ware is also named as ‘Flagstaff House’? Why most of the tea wares on display come from Dr. K. S. Lo? What are the features of the building? The museum docents will conduct a guided tour of the Museum of Tea Ware and tell you about its history and the stories of its development. Don’t miss this opportunity to know more about such a unique building.
| Venue﹕ | Exhibition Gallery, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware |
| Date﹕ | Jul 5, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 4pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 12 persons |
| Enrollment﹕ | Please call 2869 0690 for reservation |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Science Demonstration - Fire in the Water
Water and fire have long been regarded as incompatible substances. In this exquisite science demonstration, water will be split into hydrogen and oxygen, and the amazing phenomena of water and fire will be revealed.
| Venue﹕ | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jul 5, 12, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time﹕ | 2.30pm - 3pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 295 persons per session |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
The Making of "Zhongshan Suit" Leather Keyholder Workshop
With the "Zhongshan Suit" as the theme, the instructor will show participants how to make functional leather keyholder.
| Venue﹕ | Activity Room, Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum |
| Date﹕ | Jul 5, 12, 2015 (Sun) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 4.30pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 24 persons per session |
| Admission﹕ | Admission fee to the museum is required and admission is on a first come, first served basis. |
Music X History Café @ ‘City Café’
Combining tea, music and history, this is the latest programme launched by the museum. Students of the Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School are invited to give a Chinese music performance at the City Café in the Hong Kong Museum of History. Followed by a talk on tea culture, visitors will be able to enjoy Chinese music and tea in a relaxed atmosphere.
| Venue﹕ | City Café, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Date﹕ | Jul 7, 2015 (Tue) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | 70 persons |
| Enrollment﹕ | Online application can be made at the website of Hong Kong Museum of History. |
| Enquirie﹕ | 2724 9026 |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy as Architectural Decoration in Traditional Chinese Buildings in Hong Kong
The speaker will focus on the Chinese calligraphy and painting on local traditional built heritage. You may get an insightful perspective next time when you look at those historic buildings.
| Venue﹕ | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre |
| Date﹕ | Jul 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Language﹕ | Dr Christina Chu, Former Chief Curator, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| Quota﹕ | 110 persons |
| Admission﹕ | Free admission on a first come, first served basis. |
Han Costume Fitting Room
Come and experience the Han etiquette for fun by putting on the Han costume and taking photos.
| Venue﹕ | Hong Kong Museum of History, Education Corner of "The Rise of the Celestial Empire: Consolidation and Cultural Exchange during the Han Dynasty" Exhibition |
| Date﹕ | Jul 11, 2015 (Sat) |
| Time﹕ | 3pm - 5pm |
| Language﹕ | Cantonese |
| Quota﹕ | No admission limit. First come, first served. |
| Admission﹕ | Free |