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 Student Ambassador

The Hong Kong Palace Museum Student Ambassador Programme, solely sponsored by the China Merchants Foundation, 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.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum Student Ambassador Programme 2023/24 successfully concluded in July 2024. Applications for the 2024/25 programme will open in September 2024. Details will be announced in due course.

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Sole 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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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 will participate in a 6-day, 5-night Palace Study Tour in Beijing in August, immersing themselves in learning activities at the Palace Museum. They will take practical courses in archaeology, have cultural exchanges with mainland students, and jointly explore the historical and cultural landmarks of Beijing. This journey will be packed with rich learning content. It will be a rare opportunity for Hong Kong youth to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of China.

The study tour is free of charge. Applications are accepted until 21 June 2024. Young people aged 10 to 15 who are currently studying in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong are welcome to apply through school nominations.

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