From 31 October to 1 November 2026, "Fun@Museum Carnival" serving as the inaugural event of "Muse Fest HK 2026" will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza.Under the theme "A Collage of Past and Present, Hong Kong Story" in response to Hong Kong Museum of History 'Hong Kong Story' Exhibition, old Hong Kong elements — such as traditional neighbourhood tea stall, Chinese medicine shop and the "coin-throwing" stall at amusement park will blend into pixelated visual language, bringing a fresh interactive experience.The carnival features three major themed installations. "A Collage of Past and Present: Grid Tea Stall" recreates the look of a traditional tea stall with multiple sets of tables and chairs, allowing visitors to take a break while reading Hong Kong stories, the nearby "Giant Pixel Egg Tart" is a 1m x 1.5m giant egg tart, on which visitors can place pixel stickers to complete this public artwork together. "Hong Kong Medicine Shop" is set in a traditional Chinese herbal medicine shop, allowing visitors to experience the medicine-gathering process and learn the basic concepts. "Happy Fortune — Fate Blind Box at the Amusement Park" recreates the "coin-throwing" stall of yesteryear, where a coin toss earns a one-of-a-kind "fortune reading".The "Memory Unboxed" free workshop series covers activities including creative mahjong colouring, pineapple bun clay keychain and herbal tea sign keychain making, fabric-collaged qipao ornament making and pawnshop signboard painting, allowing visitors to relive local touch and memories through creation, alongside experiencing community bonding and cultural heritage.Performances by Little Museum KOLs, Hong Kong Arts Without Boundaries Foundation — Happy Go Lucky Band, the Music Office's Western Instrumental and Choral Ensembles, 2026 Community Cultural Ambassador — Yao Yueh Chinese Music Association, the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Performing Arts Education Association and the “Friends of Hong Kong Museum of Art”; Pixiu dance performance by Master Chung Ho-sing of the Hong Kong Lion House Dragon Lion Sports Association is also a major highlight.Experiential activities include conservation workshop, science knowledge display and workshop, upcycling workshop by reusing mooncake tin boxes, interactive pixiu dance activity and solar observation, mobile library and storytelling programme. "Cultural Playground@Yuen Long – Ping Shan Living Theatre" heritage trail guided tour introduction and registration, as well as film screenings by Hong Kong Film Archive and the Film Programmes Office are also on the progamme line-up.All activities and workshops are of free admission. Participants who take part in several activities will receive a themed gift. Members of the public are encouraged to come along and enjoy this cultural feast.

‘The Hong Kong Story' permanent exhibition in the Hong Kong Museum of History (HKMH) was temporarily closed from mid-Oct 2020 for an extensive revamp. Starting from 1 April 2026 onwards, the HKMH is staging the revamped permanent exhibition "Hong Kong Story", which is a milestone in the second phase of the renovation of the permanent exhibition of the museum. The revamped exhibition has moved away from a single narrative approach, combining historical chronology with thematic curation, enabling visitors to understand Hong Kong's history from multiple perspectives through different exhibition themes. While telling the local story, the revamped exhibition also places greater emphasis on Hong Kong's role as a "hub", highlighting its shared roots with the motherland in historical development and its connections with the world as an international metropolis.     Framed around 4 core themes as curation context, namely "Roots of Culture", "East Meets West", "Coalition against Japanese Aggression", and "Hong Kong as a Global Metropolis", the exhibition, through 10 galleries, traces Hong Kong's development from prehistoric times to the present, showcasing over 2 800 precious exhibits, including artefacts, historic photos, videos and interactive multimedia installations.   "Roots of Culture" - Featuring Hong Kong's deep roots in the fertile soil of Chinese civilisationAt the beginning, the "Unity in Diversity in Chinese Civilisation" and "Historical Origins of Hong Kong" galleries lead visitors to trace Hong Kong's deep historical origins. One of the highlights, a national-grade prehistoric "yazhang" (ceremonial blade) unearthed on Lamma Island, is a powerful testament to the southward transmission of the Central Plains' ritual system and the pluralistic unity of Chinese civilisation. Invaluable artefacts unearthed from the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb, ceramic remains from the Sacred Hill Site of the Song and Yuan dynasties, and Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain shards excavated at Penny's Bay together testify that Hong Kong has long been rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese civilisation, sharing a cultural lineage with the motherland since ancient times. "East Meets West" - Presenting a distinctive society with Chinese–Western interaction     ​The next "Historical Changes" gallery takes visitors to a defining moment in Hong Kong's history. Standing before the Statue of Lin Zexu and the 1899 Sino-British Boundary Stone, visitors can keenly feel the historical upheaval brought about by the Opium War and the unequal treaties. The "Modern City" gallery shows the distinctive society of Hong Kong, shaped by East-West interaction while still grounded in Chinese cultural traditions. Highlight exhibits include a banknote issued in 1860 by Hong Kong's first note-issuing bank, the Oriental Bank Corporation, and a copy of China Daily, a newspaper established under the direct auspices of Dr Sun Yat-sen. The "Fusion of Chinese and Western Cultures" gallery reconstructs 1930s street scenes, including the double-decker tram, a tenement building scene, and a reconstructed scene of Shing Chai Tong Chinese Medicine Shop. Amid the charm of old architecture, it vividly recreates the distinctive social character and historical atmosphere of old Hong Kong, where Chinese and expatriates lived side by side, and old and new coexisted.       "Coalition Against Japanese Aggression" - Writing an immortal chapter of Hong Kong people fighting alongside the motherlandThe "Hong Kong's Joint Resistance" gallery revisits Hong Kong's legendary wartime resistance. By showcasing the deeds of the Eighth Route Army Hong Kong Office and the China Defence League, the exhibition highlights the important role that Hong Kong played during the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The banner of "Loyalty, Courage, Sincerity, and Love" further allows visitors to appreciate the valiant efforts of the Hong Kong Battalion, led by the Communist Party of China, as they fought the Japanese invaders, rescued allies, and stood shoulder to shoulder with the motherland. "Hong Kong as a Global Metropolis"- Depicting transformation and prosperity of the cityThe galleries "Social Changes", "Life in the Metropolis" and "Economic Achievements" illustrate Hong Kong's transformation into an international metropolis. The exhibition meticulously reconstructs 1970s resettlement units, faithfully recreating the small and unpretentious living spaces of Hong Kong's grassroots residents. On the bustling neon-lit street, there are various scenes such as a cafe, a cinema, a newsstand, as well as the iconic mechanical flip board displaying flight information from the old Kai Tak Airport. Visitors can recall the city's memories of food, literature, film and television, pop music, as well as daily activities such as ball games, horse racing, and seaside entertainment. Iconic "Made in Hong Kong" products, such as Cabbage Patch Kids and vacuum flasks featuring motifs from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, stand as vivid emblems of the prosperity that marked Hong Kong's economic take-off.     At the conclusion of the exhibition, the "Walking with the Motherland" gallery features a "Moments in Focus" immersive presentation showcasing significant events, allowing visitors to witness Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the implementation of "one country, two systems", and a new chapter in its integration into the nation's overall development.Admission is free. For details, please visit the website of the HKMH.

"Muse Fest HK 2025" is about to begin in November! Approaching its 11th year, the theme of this year’s Museum Festival will be "Museum Anniversary", celebrating the anniversaries of 6 museums under Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), namely 70th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb, 50th Anniversary of Hong Kong Museum of History, 45th Anniversary of Hong Kong Space Museum, 40th Anniversary of Hong Kong Railway Museum, 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong Heritage Museum and 1st Anniversary of Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence. The programmes of Museum Festival are absolutely packed with surprises! Don't miss the fabulous activities in LCSD museums and art spaces and the inaugural event – Fun@Museum Carnival in November.Grand Kick-off: Fun@Museum CarnivalFrom 1st to 2nd November, a spectacular outdoor carnival will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza! The event will feature "Jumbo Museum Journey", "Dazzling Ping Pong Fun", "Collab Art Live!", "Classic Times Photo Booth" and multiple themed photo spots. There will also be various experiential workshops such as the "Cyanotype Workshop" and other stage performances. All activities are free and perfect for the whole family to enjoy together!Five major programme series 70+ Museum ActivitiesMore than 70 extraordinary happenings will be hosted by museums and art spaces of LCSD, categorised into five programme series, including the "Special", "Collaboration", "Fun Day", "Exhibition and Film Show" and "Interactive Experience".Sneak Peek: "Museum Anniversary"To celebrate the anniversaries of the 6 museums, LCSD is collaborating with various brands and organisations this year. This initiative includes a collaboration with the local brand "City Story" to launch IP products "Museum Anniversary Brick Set Edition"; The Hong Kong Space Museum is teaming up with Maxim's Cakes for the first time to launch a limited-time Snowy BBQ Pork Pineapple Bun. Come to “Fun@Museum Carnival” to explore the brick sets and enjoy the limited-edition of pineapple buns for free! More exciting collaborative projects are coming soon, please stay tuned!
Planning your museum visits for November? Visit "Muse Fest HK 2025" website now to preview the event details! More exciting programmes will be announced soon!Muse Fest HK 2025Date: 1 – 30 November 2025Website: www.museums.gov.hk/mf2025