International Museum Day 2019, Hong Kong

Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition

In 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) designated 18 May as the annual International Museum Day (IMD) to raise public awareness of the important role that museums play in society.

The theme of IMD 2019 will focus on “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”. The role of museums in society is changing. Museums keep reinventing themselves in their quest for becoming more interactive, audience-focused, community-oriented, flexible, adaptable and mobile agencies. They have become cultural hubs functioning as platforms where creativity combines with knowledge and where visitors can also co-create, share and interact.

This year, IMD in Hong Kong is scheduled on 18-19 May 2019. As one of the participating organisations, Jao Tsung-I Academy will bring you a variety of activities.

International Museum Day 2019, Hong Kong

Date: 18 & 19 May 2019 (Sat & Sun)

Location: Jao Tsung-I Academy

Address: 800 Castle Peak Road, Mei Foo, Kowloon

Location & Access: https://www.jtia.hk/en/about-us/contact-us/location-and-access/

A Symphony of Academics and Arts

The Gallery in Low Zone of the Academy houses the permanent exhibition of Professor Jao Tsung-i’s art, with information and displays on Professor Jao’s life.

Time: 10am - 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holiday)

Venue: Hall 1, The Gallery, Low Zone

For more： https://www.jtia.hk/en/art-exhibition/

A Century of Contributions

The Heritage Hall in Low Zone also displays a permanent exhibition on the evolving history of Jao Tsung-I Academy and the process of its conservation.

Time: 10am - 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holiday)

Venue: Heritage Hall, Low Zone

For more: https://www.jtia.hk/history-exxhibition/

“The Vivid World of Chinese Characters: From the Origin to the Future” Exhibition

Chinese characters are like fairies with great charm. They record the hardship of drastic historical changes as well as the prosperity of peaceful and flourishing times. Loaded with the wisdom and sentiments of the ancient Chinese, Chinese characters show what beauty has meant to the Chinese people and how beauty has been expressed by them. This exhibition is not confined only to write description but also highlighting those charming elements of Chinese characters through interacting with concrete objects, video and workshops.

Time: 10am - 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holiday)

Venue: 1/F, Block F, Middle Zone

For more: https://www.jtia.hk/en/exh_hanzi2017/

“Hong Kong Over The Past 100 Years: Levelled Hills and Reclaimed Land” Historical Exhibition

Looking back at history shows us that Hong Kong’s urban development has been inevitably linked to reclamation. Jao Tsung-I Academy is a historical monument adjoining Lai Chi Kok and Mei Foo New Estate and has witnessed the evolution of reclamation and development in this area since 1888. The theme of the New Year’s exhibition is “Hong Kong over the Past Hundred Years – Levelled Hills and Reclaimed Land”. Through valuable photographs, maps, charts, and texts, we will briefly introduce the development of reclamation in Hong Kong and stories from history.

Time：10am – 6pm (Monday to Sunday & Public Holiday)

Venue：Hall 2 & 3, The Gallery (Low Zone)

For more: https://www.jtia.hk/en/hk100yrs_exhibition/

The Academy’s Revitalisation Tours

Introducing the evolving history and the architectural features of the Academy by docents.

Time:

2pm – 3pm (Monday to Friday)

11am – 12noon / 2pm – 3pm / 4pm – 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Language: Cantonese

Assembly: No registration is required for public guided tours. Interested parties please gather at the Assembly Point at the main entrance of Lower Zone.

For more: https://www.jtia.hk/en/site-visit/cultural-guided-tours/

‘The Vivid World of Chinese Characters: From the Origin to the Future’ Exhibition’ Guided Tour

Led by our professionally trained volunteer docents, the tour will give you a unique and inspiring visitor experience. Together we will explore the vivid world of Chinese characters.

Time: 3pm – 3:45pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

Language: Cantonese

Assembly: No registration is required for public guided tours. Interested parties please gather at the Assembly Point at G/F, Block F, Middle Zone

For more: https://www.jtia.hk/en/exh_hanzi2017/

Spend a cultural weekend with your beloved ones and friends.

Details and Registration: https://www.jtia.hk/en/exh_hanzi2017/

Venue: 1/F, Block F, Middle Zone

Enquiry: programme@jtia.hk