The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Members’ Guided Tour at Hong Kong Palace Museum

Discover an exclusive opportunity for you and your children to delve into Ming Dynasty life through traditional Chinese art and embark on a journey of discovery in the Forbidden City at the Hong Kong Palace Museum with expert-led guided tours.
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Event Information
date
27 October (Sunday), 2024 - 24 November (Sunday), 2024
time
Session 1: 10:30am – 12:00nn; Session 2: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
location
Others
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With expert tour guides leading the way, you and family can explore the exhibitions: “Entering the Forbidden City: Architecture, Collection, and Heritage” and “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum.”

"Entering the Forbidden City: Architecture, Collection, and Heritage” showcases over 100 significant works from the Palace Museum, illuminating the architecture, collections, and cultural vibrancy of the Forbidden City and the Qing court. Through this exhibition, you can learn more about how the current layout of the Forbidden City emerged, how China embraced diverse cultures, preserved ancient artifacts, commissioned new objects, and developed connections with other parts of the world.

In “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum,” is the first ever exhibition of historical Chinese figure paintings in Hong Kong. Featuring national grade-one cultural relics by Ming dynasty painters, this exhibition unveils captivating narratives of the era, offering insights into traditional Chinese art, history, and culture. Experience the rich tapestry of life and spirituality during the Ming dynasty through these remarkable paintings and stories, enriching your appreciation of Chinese heritage and artistry.
Members’ Guided Tour at Hong Kong Palace Museum



Date:

  • 27 October & 24 November (Sunday)

Time:

  • Session 1: 10:30am – 12:00nn
  • Session 2: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Venue:

  • Gallery 1 & 4, Hong Kong Palace Museum

Exhibition:

  • Entering the Forbidden City: Architecture, Collection, and Heritage (Gallery 1)
  • The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum (Gallery 4)

Language:

  • Cantonese

Capacity:

  • 25 pax per tour

Admission:

  • $150 per person (Concessions^: $75 per person)

Enrolment:

  • Enrol via Members’ Mobile App

Points to note:

  • ^Concessions include children (age 7 to 11), full-time students, seniors (age 60 and above), persons with disabilities (with one companion).
  • *Each Member can bring a maximum of three friends or family members who are also Members of The Hong Kong Jockey Club

*Quota applies and on a first-come-first-served basis.