Hong Kong Palace Museum | Students & Teachers

School Group Visits

From daily objects to costumes to architecture, artefacts allow us to discover history and traditional craftsmanship, as well as the cultural exchanges that have taken place. During the visit, students can get up close to over 900 national treasures from the Palace Museum collection. Students are encouraged to engage in self-directed and cross-disciplinary learning, exploring Chinese art and culture outside of the classroom and creating a link between heritage, modern life, and personal experiences through innovative learning resources and pedagogies.

We welcome students of all ages and levels to visit the Museum. Quota is limited. Schools successfully registered for the visits will be contacted by the HKPM team to confirm the arrangement.

Application Details

Primary and secondary school visits:
To apply for visits on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, please fill out the application form of “Art Journey for Youth at HKPM” School Group Visit Programme.
For enquiries about visits on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, please email us at [email protected].

Visits by kindergartens, post-secondary education institutions (full-time students), teacher groups or large-sized school groups with more than 150 students:
Please email us at [email protected].

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Workshops for Schools

Our engaging workshops enable students to apply their new knowledge in creative and interactive activities, deepening their understanding of Chinese art, culture, and history in a fun way.

Application for school group workshops from September 2024 to July 2025 is now open. Quota is limited. Schools successfully registered for our workshops will be contacted by the HKPM team to confirm the arrangement.

Workshop Details (only available in Traditional Chinese)
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We also offer free thematic workshops for local primary and secondary schools. Please refer to “Chinese Cultural Experience Programme” below.

HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme: Architecture Unfolded

“HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme: Architecture Unfolded” invites the public to appreciate architecture and artefacts from a fresh perspective, exploring the intricate connections among them. The programme is organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Focusing on a creative dialogue across time, the Programme begins its exploration from the Forbidden City in Beijing. It delves into the cultural significance and craftsmanship embedded in traditional Chinese architecture, extends to the architectural design and exhibits of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, uncovering the connections and cultural stories between ancient and contemporary architecture. Through guided tours, workshops, film screenings, talks and creative events, the Programme encourages the public to experience and appreciate the beauty of architecture in multiple ways.

Blue-and-white Porcelain Tile Painting and Appreciation Workshop (Applicable to primary and secondary school)

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The Eight Great Crafts—Construction Techniques of Ancient Architecture Appreciation Workshop (Applicable to primary and secondary school)

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HKPM Student Ambassadors

The Hong Kong Palace Museum Student Ambassador Programme, supported by the China Merchants Foundation as Lead Sponsor, is designed for tertiary and secondary students, with the goal to cultivate the students’ interest in and knowledge of Chinese art and culture through a series of learning workshops and practical sessions. The Programme will not only enhance students’ understanding of cultural objects and museum work, but also nurture future arts and cultural talents and museum professionals in Hong Kong.

The Programme offerings range from lectures about palace culture to docent training, artmaking and conservation workshops at the Museum, and visits to local arts and cultural organisations. Students will have the opportunity to study up close the treasures on view at the Museum and learn about their historical and cultural significance. As ambassadors of the Museum, students will be able to serve as the Museum’s docents and will share their newly-gained knowledge and skills with their peers and inspire more young people to learn about Chinese art and culture.

Applications for the third cohort of Hong Kong Palace Museum Student Ambassadors are now closed. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview in mid-November. The orientation is scheduled for 7 December 2024.

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Lead Sponsor

 

Bi-city Youth Cultural Leadership Programme

Organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum, its flagship Bi-city Youth Cultural Leadership Programme aims to encourage cultural exchange between young people in Hong Kong and Beijing. By broadening their horizons and nurturing their creativity, we seek to nourish the next generation of cultural talents in both cities. The programme is supported by Swire Properties as Lead Sponsor.

The third edition of the programme has recruited 16 exceptional university students from Hong Kong and Beijing for a two-month experiential learning journey. This unique opportunity includes field trips, visits to arts and cultural organisations, talks, workshops, and master classes in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Chengdu, as well as a four-week internship in an arts and cultural organisation in Hong Kong.

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Supporting Organisations

 

Lead Sponsor

Programme Partner

“Palace Museum Dreamscapes” – Beijing Study Tour 2024

“Palace Museum Dreamscapes”, jointly launched by the Palace Museum and the Beijing Palace Museum Foundation, is a philanthropic cultural programme aimed at building cultural confidence among young people, especially underprivileged young people. In 2024, with the support of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the project will be extended to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Palace Museum will assist in local youth recruitment and selection.

Selected Hong Kong youth participated in a 6-day, 5-night Palace Study Tour in Beijing in August, immersing themselves in learning activities at the Palace Museum. They took practical courses in archaeology, had cultural exchanges with mainland students, and jointly explored the historical and cultural landmarks of Beijing. This journey was packed with rich learning content. It was a rare opportunity for Hong Kong youth to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of China.

This year’s study tour has come to a successful end. Programme details and application arrangement for 2025 will be announced later.

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