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International Museum Day Hong Kong 2014 – Variety of special art and culture events for you to enjoy and appreciate art

International Museum Day Hong Kong 2014 will take place on 17th - 18th of May, with different kinds of art and culture events, such as exhibitions, guided tours, talks, classes and workshops,

held by 40 organizations (including 20 institutions under Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and 22 from private organizations). There will be free admission* to the participating museums and venues and guided tours for you to learn how to appreciate art, plus a variety of talks, classes and workshops for you to experience making art. No matter what kind of art form you like, you will find an event that interests you.

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) designates the 18th of May of each year as International Museum Day (IMD) in 1977. In Hong Kong, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department holds the International Museum Day Hong Kong every year in Mayto promote the museum industry, and our local art and culture. There are different themes in every year, and for 2014, it would be “Museum collections make connections”, aims at “renovating traditional methods of engagement adopted by museums in order to remain relevant to their stakeholders.”

There are many events during those days, Touch Arts has established a Page dedicated to the International Museum Day, providing basic information and brief introduction of its events and activities. You could also use our Map of International Museum Day to find out the closest event and help you arrange your trip to enjoy and experience art and culture in Hong Kong.

If you visit 4 different museums over 2 days (17 & 18 May) and collect your stamps to redeem the IMD souvenir immediately! Please collect Guide Map from participating units for details. The redemption period lasts until 31 May on a first-come, first-served basis at all museums while supplies last! 

* Except Hong Kong Museum of Art Special Exhibition “Ju Ming – Sculpting the Living World”, Hong Kong Heritage Museum Special Exhibition “Studio Ghibli Layout Designs: Understanding the Secrets of Takahata and Miyazaki Animation”, Stanley Ho Space Theater of the Hong Kong Space Museum, film programmes at the Cinema of the Hong Kong Film Archive and Hong Kong Maritime Museum. Ssome classes and workshops require a fee.

Source: www.lcsd.gov.hk/imd2014/en

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