Hong Kong Palace Museum

The Palace Academy Summer Art-venture Series^#

Join us at the museum’s first-ever Family Day with your children! This family carnival features the theme of traditional Chinese gardens, architecture, and mythical creatures. Both children and adults can explore various corners and galleries of the museum, taking part in creative workshops, giant puppet performances, art installations, and craft experiences. Participants will search for the footprints of mythical creatures while discovering the rich facets of Chinese traditional culture and architecture.

Visitors of all ages are welcome to transform into mythical creature trainers by wearing their own favourite animal costumes or bringing along their beloved stuffed animals. Complete creative missions and embark on a magical, playful journey of cultural exploration together!

Family Day Event Details

Date & Time	16 August 2025 (Saturday) 10:00 am–8:00 pm 17 August 2025 (Sunday) 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tickets	Family Day activities are free for Hong Kong Palace Museum ticket holders of the day, except for pre-registered Creative Workshops. They are served on a first-come-first-served basis with limited quotas. Non-ticket holders may purchase Family Day Pass with a special price of HK$70 (original price: HK$105), which includes 1 Adult + 1 Child aged 7-11. Family Day Pass is available now with a limited quota. ^#Family Day participants can enjoy a 50% discount on the “HKPM Friends – Family” annual membership on the event day, click here for more information. For any membership enquiries, please email: [email protected].
Language	Cantonese (Selected workshops are in Putonghua)

Details of Creative Workshops (Online Pre-registration Required)
Creative Workshops	Details
Mythical Creature Trainer Hat Workshop	Learn about the ancient Chinese mythical creatures and create your own unique thematic hat to become a mythical creature trainer. Date: 16 and 17 August 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) Time: 11:45 am–1:15 pm (Putonghua) & 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (Cantonese) Venue: Magnus Hall, Palace Academy Ticket: Free
Mythical Creature Lightbox Workshop	Get inspired by the Imperial Garden and craft a unique scene featuring mythical creatures using silhouette cutting techniques. Experience how to utilise light and shadow to highlight the aesthetics of garden design. Date: 16 and 17 August 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) Time: 10:30 am–12:00 pm (Cantonese) & 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (Putonghua) Venue: Merit Hall, Palace Academy Ticket: Free
Please note: This programme requires no prior experience and is suitable for children aged 5–12. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. No additional registration is needed for the accompanying adult. Each group may consist of up to two people, and will receive one set of materials. Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes* before the workshop begins for registration and admission. Registered visitors have to arrive 5 minutes before the programme starts to confirm their place. The Hong Kong Palace Museum reserves the right to release any unconfirmed places to walk-in visitors. A limited number of slots is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This registration is for the Creative Workshops only. To join other activities of Family Day, please click here to purchase “HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme: Architecture Unfolded" Family Day Pass, or please click here to purchase exhibition admission tickets.

More Exciting Activites (Join Onsite, No Registration Required)
Activities	Details
Mythical Creature Costume Play	Dress up in you own animal costumes or bring your beloved stuffed animals to complete designated missions. Have fun learning in the museum while creating cherished family memories.
Mythical Creature Face Painting*	Children can select their favourite mythical creature design and have them painted on by face painters, instantly transforming into enchanting mythical beings. *(For children aged 12 or below only)**
Craft Experience	Unleash your creativity by combining various body parts of different mythical creatures to create your own unique beast. You can also paint a garden landscape protected by the phoenix, the king of birds.
Giant Puppet Show of Mythical Creature Legends	Go on an adventure with the two guardian deities of Chinese palace architecture, chuishou and yayu. Utilise their special abilities to protect the treasures of the Forbidden City! (Performance time: 16 and 17 August 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm)
Exploring Different Galleries	Engage in a playful exploration of “The Ways in Patterns: An Immersive Digital Exhibition From the Palace Museum” and “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Art of Armaments — Qing Dynasty Military Collection from the Palace Museum”. Track mythical creatures and collect supplies for an upgrade.
Large-Scale Mythical Creature Art Installations	Learn about dragons and lions, commonly found in garden architecture. Get up close and take photos with them to experience their cultural charm.

Organised by:

HKPM

Solely sponsored by:

HKJC

This activity is part of the “HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme” organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Disclaimer: None of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, their respective affiliates or any other person involved in or related to the compilation of the contents herein (collectively, “the HKJC Parties”) makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the contents or as to the results that may be obtained by the use thereof. In no event shall any HKJC Party have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.

Event photos

Giant Puppet Show and Art Installations

Creative Workshops

Wearing animal costumes

Mythical Creature Face Painting

Craft Experience

Remarks

Family Day is suitable for children aged 4 or above. Participants below 12 years old must be accompanied by adults. A limited number of slots is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please enter the Museum through the Palace Academy (LG/F). For any changes to the arrangement, please refer to the information in the Museum on the day of the event.
Free for ticket holders of “HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme: Architecture Unfolded" Family Day Pass and Hong Kong Palace Museum ticket holders of the day. No registration is required, except for Creative Workshops.

Enquiries

Programme Enquiries:
[email protected]

Adverse Weather Arrangement

Red Rainstorm Warning Signal / Typhoon Signal No. 3

If hoisted within three hours before the event starts, the event will continue.
If hoisted during the event, the event will continue. If it cannot continue as planned, rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.

Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

If hoisted three hours before the event starts, the event will be suspended. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.
If hoisted during the event, the event will NOT continue. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum reserves the right to reschedule or cancel events with or without refunding participants.

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“HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme: Architecture Unfolded” | Family Day

The Palace Academy Summer Art-venture Series^#

Family Day Event Details

Details of Creative Workshops (Online Pre-registration Required)

More Exciting Activites (Join Onsite, No Registration Required)

Event photos

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