Extension and Education Activities
Guided Tour Service
On-spot Guided Tour
The programme will be conducted in Cantonese. Please refer to the Chinese synopsis for details.
Family Guided Tour
Man and Mei accidentally damaged a toy train which was once passed on to them by their grandma. They meet the Magician of Conservation in the Hong Kong Science Museum and the magician restores their damaged train using his superb magic powers. This arouses their interests in the process of conservation. The magician also invites them to join the examination for the entry to the Magic School of Conservation.
In this programme, you will be guided through theatrical play to explore the collection of bronzes, clocks, textiles, ceramics, and hand-painted copies of ancient paintings, listen to the stories hidden in artefacts, and learn the science behind conservation in an enlightening way. If you want to take up the challenge with Man and Mei, please come and join this guided tour!
| Date: | 18 & 19.1.2020 (Saturday and Sunday) 1, 2, 8 & 9.2.2020 (Saturday and Sunday) (Cancelled) 22 & 23.2.2020 (Saturday and Sunday) (Cancelled) 7, 8, 14 & 15.3.2020 (Saturday and Sunday) (Cancelled) |
| Time: | 1:00pm, 4:00pm (Approximately 40 minutes, the content of all sessions are the same.) |
| Venue: | G/F Special Exhibition area, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Suitable for: | Children aged 6 - 12 together with parents |
| Capacity: | 30 persons per session |
| Fee: | Free for visitors of “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Unlocking the Secrets - The Science of Conservation at The Palace Museum” Exhibition |
| Enrolment method: | Registration opens 45 minutes before the start of the programme at the entrance of the G/F Special Exhibition Area at the Hong Kong Science Museum on a first come, first served basis. |
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Accessible Guided Tour cum Workshop
To make our exhibition accessible to people with disabilities and special needs, the Hong Kong Science Museum and Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong will join hands to provide a series of specially designed accessible guided tours cum workshops. The guided tours will be led by experienced docents to introduce the procedures and significance of artefact conservation. Participants will understand the methods of artefact conservation and the working principle of different analytical instruments. The workshops will involve hands-on activities adapted to the needs of the visitors and serve to deepen the viewing experience.
| Suitable for: | Visually and hearing impaired, people with other disabilities and special needs |
| Date: | 12.2019 – 3.2020 (Please book in advance) |
| Duration: | Approximately two hours (Including a guided tour and a workshop) |
| Sessions: | 15 |
| Capacity: | 20 per session |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free of charge |
| Application and Enquiries: | Interested and eligible organisations please contact the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong at 2777 1771 for details. |
Public Programmes
Palace Museum Conservators Programme Series
To let you have a better understanding of the traditional Chinese craft techniques as well as the science and technology applied in conservation, we have specially invited the conservators from the Palace Museum to conduct demonstrations and workshops from January to March this year. Do not miss this opportunity!
| Programme Name | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Sharing Sessions on Textile Conservation | 14 & 15.12.2019 (Saturday & Sunday) | 1:00pm – 1:15pm 2:00pm – 2:15pm 3:00pm – 3:15pm 4:00pm – 4:15pm |
G/F Special Exhibition Area, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| #Clock Demonstrations and Sharing Sessions on Clock Conservation | 14 & 15.12.2019 (Saturday & Sunday) 21 – 23.2.2020 (Cancelled) (Friday to Sunday) 17 & 18.3.2020 (Cancelled) (Tuesday & Wednesday) |
1:30pm – 1:45pm 2:30pm – 2:45pm 3:30pm – 3:45pm 4:30pm – 4:45pm |
G/F Special Exhibition Area, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| *Experiencing Ceramics Conservation | 10 – 12.1.2020 (Friday to Sunday) |
2:30pm – 3:30pm 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
10.1: Classroom, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum 11 & 12.1: Laboratory, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| *Hand-painted Copying of Calligraphy and Paintings | Activity Room, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum | ||
| *Scientific Analysis | 21 – 23.2.2020 (Cancelled) (Friday to Sunday) |
Activity Room, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum | |
| *Crafting | Classroom, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum | ||
| *Experiencing Inlaid Works Conservation | 6 – 8.3.2020 (Cancelled) (Friday to Sunday) |
Activity Room, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum | |
| *Experiencing Metal Conservation | 6.3: Classroom, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum 7 & 8.3: Laboratory, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
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| *Experiencing Calligraphy and Paintings Conservation | 17 & 18.3.2020 (Cancelled) (Tuesday & Wednesday) |
Activity Room, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Speakers: | Conservators of The Palace Museum |
| Language: | Putonghua |
| Suitable for: | Age 8 or above (Every participant aged 8 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent) |
#Walk-in. Free for visitors of “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Unlocking the Secrets – The Science of Conservation at The Palace Museum” Exhibition.
*Free admission. On-site registration opens 15 minutes before the start of the programme on a first come, first served basis.
| Capacity: | 15 persons per session |
| Enquiries: | 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
Science Theatre
“Pick one thing and do it for the rest of your life” is not just a famous quote from the film “Master in the Forbidden City”, it also reflects the faith of conservators. If you want to know more about the daily life of conservators and the stories behind their works, don’t miss out this special screening!
| Film Title | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Masters in the Forbidden City | 18.12.2019 (Wednesday) | 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
| 19.1.2020 (Sunday) | ||
| 19.2.2020 (Wednesday) (Cancelled) | ||
| 22.3.2020 (Sunday) (Cancelled) |
| Venue: | Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Putonghua narration with Chinese subtitles |
Free admission on a first come, first served basis
| Enquiries: | 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
Science Cart
Science cart showcases a number of interesting experiments which invites visitors’ hands-on participation. With the assistance of docents in providing explanations, the public will learn more about the analytical methods of artefact conservation. Some of the experiments include the mixing of colours, assembly of various types of wooden mortise and tenon joints, and the categorisation of conservation materials.
| Date: | 22 & 28.12.2019, 4, 12 & 18.1, 1, 9, 15, 23 & 29.2, 8 & 14.3.2020 (Saturdays or Sundays) |
| Time: | 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| Venue: | G/F Exhibition Hall near World of Mirrors, Hong Kong Science Museum |
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice.
Storytelling on Painting Conservation
Have you ever imagined you could understand how a painting "feels’? What have they experienced since they were created? What is the secret method of keeping them as good as new?
This programme will start with a storytelling of the picture book about painting conservation, children can have a better understanding of the work of painting conservators, as well as the knowledge about deterioration and damages of paintings.
| Date: | 29.2.2020 (Saturday) (Cancelled) |
| Time: | 2:30pm – 3:00pm, 4:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Venue: | Activity room, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Speaker: | Dr. Kayley Yeung (Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Science Museum) |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Suitable for: | Age 6 – 10 |
| Capacity: | 20 persons per session |
| Fee: | Free |
| Enrolment Method: | On-site registration opens 15 minutes before the start of the programme on a first come, first served basis |
| Enquiries: | 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
Visit to Conservation Laboratories
Have you ever wondered how conservators preserve valuable artefacts and what their duties are? In this programme, participants will be able to visit the conservation facilities, communicate with our professional conservators and learn more about the challenges of their jobs.
| Theme | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Paper conservation | 28.12.2019 (Saturday) | Conservation Laboratory, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Frame conservation | 11.1.2020 (Saturday) | Conservation Laboratory, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Metal conservation | 15.2.2020 (Saturday) (Cancelled) | Conservation Laboratory, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Preventive conservation | 7.3.2020 (Saturday) (Cancelled) | Conservation Laboratory, Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
| Time: | 2:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Capacity: | 25 persons per session |
| Age restriction: | Age 16 or above (Important notes: Due to safety concerns, person under 16 years old is prohibited to enter the laboratory. The organisers shall have the right to request the participants to present valid proof of age on the activity day.) |
| Fee: | Free |
| Enrolment method: | Online registration on a first come, first served basis
Paper conservation: Click here to enrol (The registration is now open.) Frame conservation: Click here to enrol (The registration is now open.) Metal conservation: Click here to enrol (The registration will be open on 15.1.2020.) Preventive conservation: Click here to enrol (The registration will be open on 7.2.2020.) |
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Conservation Office
| Enquiries: | 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Toy
Have you ever thought about what’s inside your lovely toy car? How can a robot move with batteries? It’s not easy to unlock these secrets unless you open them up with tools, but sometimes that may bring damages.
In this programme, our professional conservators will make use of computed radiography to help you reveal the internal structure of your toy and the secrets behind it.
Please bring your toy and join us on 8 February 2020.
| Date: | 8.2.2020 (Saturday) (Cancelled) |
| Time: | 2:00pm – 5:00pm (12 sessions in total) |
| Duration: | Approximately 15 minutes per session |
| Venue: | Conservation Laboratory, Hong Kong Museum of History |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Capacity: | 1 family per session (maximum: 5 persons) |
| Suitable for: | Age 6 or above (Participants aged 6 – 15 must be accompanied by a parent) |
| Fee: | Free |
| Enrolment method: | Registration starts at 1:30pm at the Lobby of Hong Kong Science Museum on a first come, first served basis |
| Remarks: | Only one toy will be allowed for each session. Participants can bring their own toys or use the toys provided by the organisers for the activity. Toys (e.g. robots, remote control cars, etc.) should have internal parts / mechanism and do not exceed 25cm (L) x 25cm (W) x 40cm (H). |
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Conservation Office
| Enquiries: | 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
School Programmes
Education Resources
Teacher Development Programmes
Teacher Preview
Programmes will be conducted in Cantonese. Please refer to the Chinese synopsis for details.
For enquiries, please contact our staff at 2732 3220 (Mon to Fri: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Free Coach Services for Schools and Non-profit-making Organisations
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Transport Subsidy Scheme – “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Unlocking the Secrets – The Science of Conservation at The Palace Museum” Exhibition Transport Subsidy Scheme for Schools and Non-profit-making Organisations
To encourage visits to “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Unlocking the Secrets – The Science of Conservation at The Palace Museum” Exhibition, free coach services will be provided to groups who have successfully applied for school visit or waiver of admission charges for registered non-profit-making organisations to the exhibition. An application form for free coach services will be sent to successful applicants together with the School Visit Admission Letter or Confirmation Letter for Waiver of Admission Charges. The quota for free coach services is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
| Enquiries: | 2732 3220 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
Science Cart
Science cart showcases a number of interesting experiments which invites visitors’ hands-on participation. With the assistance of docents in providing explanations, the public will learn more about the analytical methods of artefact conservation. Some of the experiments include the mixing of colours, assembly of various types of wooden mortise and tenon joints, and the categorisation of conservation materials.
| Date: | From 1.1.2020 onwards (During school sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays) |
| Time: | 11:00am – 12:30pm |
| Venue: | G/F Exhibition Hall near World of Mirrors, Hong Kong Science Museum |
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice.
Conservator Apprenticeship (Cancelled)
“Conservator Apprenticeship” programme provides an invaluable opportunity for secondary school students to understand the importance of science in the conservation of our historical and cultural artefacts. The programme consists of a series of activities, including lecture, conservation laboratory tour, meeting with conservation experts from The Palace Museum, and a three-day practical session to try conserving their own objects under the guidance of our professional conservators. The highlights during the programme and conserved objects will be showcased in a Virtual Exhibition. A certificate will be issued to the participant upon completion of the programme.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 18.1.2020 (Saturday) | Lecture and Conservation Laboratory Tour |
| 29 – 31.1.2020 (Wednesday – Friday) (*5th-7th day of the Chinese New Year) |
Practical Sessions |
| 22.2.2020 (Saturday) | Special Exhibition Guided Tour and Meeting with Conservation Experts from The Palace Museum |
| 7.3.2020 (Saturday) | Meeting with Conservation Experts from The Palace Museum |
| April 2020 onwards | Virtual Exhibition |
| Target: | S2 – S6 students |
| Capacity: | 20 students |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free |
| Application: | Please send the completed application form together with coloured photos of the selected object taken from different perspectives to Development Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum by email (hkscmschool@lcsd.gov.hk). |
| Application deadline: | 16.1.2020 (Thu) |
| Enquiries: | 2731 5439 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays) |
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Conservation Office