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Special Exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled” Talk Series | Ancient Egyptian Art and Daily Life

24.01.2026
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Dr Poo Mu-chou

Art is among the most captivating aspects of ancient Egyptian culture for modern audiences. Showcased in museums around the world, the ancient Egyptian artefacts and artworks often attract global audiences to appreciate the essence of the ancient civilisation. Yet, whether modern people share similar aesthetic with ancient Egyptians remains an intriguing topic for discussion. This talk will focus on the artistic elements and styles of Ancient Egypt, exploring not only the unique achievements of ancient Egyptian art, but also its resonating features with other civilisations. The speaker will also discuss the role of art in the everyday life of ancient Egyptians, as well as how it reflected their material life and spiritual world.

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, with Cathay and UnionPay International as the Major Sponsors.

* The exhibition catalogue (English and Traditional Chinese) is now 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).

 

Jointly organised by:

HKPM Ministry Tourism & Antiquities Logo Ministry Tourism & Antiquities Logo

 

Strategic partner:

中國銀行(香港)

 

Major sponsors:

Cathay UnionPay

  

Details

Date 24 January 2026 (Saturday)
Time 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Location The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Tickets Free admission. Online registration recommended.
Language Putonghua, with simultaneous interpretation in English; no subtitles

Speaker

Dr Poo Mu-chou

Dr Poo Mu-chou

Chair Professor (retired), Department of History, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Remarks

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Hong Kong Palace Museum

West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon


Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun
10:00 am–06:00 pm
Fri, Sat & Public Holiday
10:00 am–08:00 pm | Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) & the first two days of the Lunar New Year