As we celebrate the opening of the special exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, Dr Mohamed Ismail Khaled, the Secretary-General, Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egypt, will speak about Egypt’s efforts in the conservation, protection, and management of its cultural heritage and antiquities.
A government organisation overseeing Egypt’s national network of museums, the Supreme Council of Antiquities works with national and international bodies on matters of cultural heritage. As an Egyptologist with both local and international leadership experiences, Dr Khaled leads the Council to serve its function as an antiquities custodian and leading scientific institution dedicated to scholarly exploration. Dr Louis Ng, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, will act as the moderator.
This talk accompanies the special exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”, which is on view in Gallery 9 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from 20 November 2025 to 31 August 2026. The exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. It is proudly supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the HKPM’s Strategic Partner, and Cathay and UnionPay International are the Major Sponsor.
The talk will be livestreamed on the online platforms of the HKPM Wechat Video Account, Museum Headlines and Zaiyi.
* The exhibition catalogue (Traditional Chinese) will be available for sale at the Museum’s gift shop ART EXPRESS by The Commercial Press (G/F). A special discount will be offered on the event day, exclusively at the sales counter outside the Auditorium (In case of dispute, the decision of the organisers shall be final).
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Details
| Date |
20 Nov 2025 (Thursday) |
| Time |
11:00 am–12:30 pm |
| Location |
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum |
| Tickets |
Free admission. Online registration recommended.
The talk will be livestreamed on the online platforms of the HKPM WeChat Video Account, Museum Headlines and Zaiyi. |
| Language |
English, with simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua; no subtitles |
