Hong kong maritime museum free with the hong kong pass. Ketterer kunst manuscripts, autographs, decorative prints, maritime. Apart from books in chinese, there are also plenty of english books at bargain prices. Curated by the hong kong maritime museum, the dragon and the. Edited and produced by the hong kong museum of history published in november 2002 soft cover, 160 pp, full colour printing price. The event is organized by the hong kong trade development council, a statutory body that organizes over 30 trade fairs each year to promote hong kong as a platform for doing business. Hong kongs annual book fair blasts off with science fiction theme and extradition protests as political backdrop. I agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Ten years in the making, the museums expansion and relocation to pier 8 in 20 was the result of the collective efforts of the shipping community and many others in terms of time, money, dedication, passion and vision for what the museum could offer hong kong, international visitors and find ways to engage in the global discussion on maritime. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. The museum was opened just over 10 years ago and currently attracts 100,000 visitors a year across all age groups. The hong kong maritime museum details the rich heritage of hong kongs trade and maritime history, from the early days of trade with china right up to the present day. Hong kong museum journal volume 2 glistening treasures in the dust ancient artefacts of afghanistan. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates.
Pair the citys robust, tradebased economy with its complex cultural history, which blends chinese traditions and colonial influence, and you get a metropolis as famed for its markets as its michelinstarred restaurants. At the hong kong book fair, dr george yeo, ceo kerry logistics group and former minister of foreign affairs of singapore, and jacky foo. Hong kong maritime museum highlighting hong kongs role as. Located on the ground floor of murray house in stanley, the hong kong maritime museum is a nonprofit educational institution funded by hong kong s international shipping community. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Hong kong in the 1960s and 1970s 31 march 30 june 2010. In the past year hkmm welcomed close to 182,000 visitors up twofold from the year before. Hong kong maritime museum is a specialty museum that has 15 permanent exhibition halls which cover all maritime activities of the island. This internationally renowned event happens every year in hong kong within the hong kong maritime museum. Dont let its unassuming exterior deter you from entering this interactive museum there are more than 1,000 artifacts on display, all arranged in 15 handson. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry.
Hong kong maritime museum reopening ceremony tatler. Willem bijleveld, william waung, veneau minzheng and julienne straatman. Richard wesley, chee chen tung, chunying leung and anthony hardy. Hong kongs annual book fair blasts off with science. The hong kong maritime museum, in the heart of the central harbour waterfront, is the place to go to peruse an extensive collection of historical objects that span the history of trade and maritime in hong kong. Trying out a hong kong hopon hopoff bus tour will help make visiting this celebrated attraction all the more memorable. This catalogue is compiled to complement the war and peace. Hong kong maritime museum highlighting hong kongs role. The museum instructs on shipping, ship technology, warfare, and trade of china, the rest of asia and the western countries. Families will enjoy museum encounters, storytelling, arts and crafts, quizzes and demonstrations.
There are exhibits on sea bandits and on the development of. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 all you need to know before. Conveniently located on the picturesque victoria harbour at central pier no. Hong kong maritime museum, central unique and historic. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Hong kong maritime museum highlighting hong kongs role as a major world port and maritime center. Exclusive to the hong kong pass, explore the regions extensive maritime history at the incredible hong kong maritime museum. This multilayered museum records 2000 years of chinese maritime history and the development of the port of hong kong. Throughout 2017, the hong kong maritime museum in partnership with wwf hong kong will present a series of three public forums exploring the issues around marine pollution and conservation in hong kong. And increasingly it is by its own herculean efforts that it is beginning to thrive. Entry is free and the fair is held at the attractive hong kong maritime museum in.
The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. Subsequent phases will broaden the data to be investigated and documented as well as the geographical area, in addition to further the collection of this material for the hong kong maritime museum. Hong kong international hobby and toy museum permanently closed yau ma tei, kowloon. In this exhibition of maps and rare books, the hong kong maritime museum hopes to demonstrate the evolution of chinese navigation and cartography, explore. On pier 8 of the central harbor waterfront is the hong kong maritime museum that includes galleries on 3 different levels and interprets the full maritime history of the pearl. American traders in china exhibition opens at hong kong maritime.
Apr 30, 2020 looking to get inspired on your trip to hong kong. Hong kongs mustsee galleries, museums, and cultural hotspots. Modern displays on topics such as diving and conservation are on the. The hong kong maritime museum, a registered charity supported by the shipping industry, the business community, private individuals and the hong kong sar government, is a vibrant cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in hong kong and the pearl river delta, and the vital roles that ships and the sea play in. Kadoorie agricultural aid association and postwar agricultural hong kong april 20 june 2011. This museum, an especially great destination for families with children, has more than a dozen galleries with exhibits highlighting the importance of the port of hong kong to chinas role in world trade throughout history. The hong kong maritime museum is a prime location in the heart of the city, located on the waterfront and dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that recreate the rich maritime history of hong kong. The museum s exhibits illustrates how china, asia and the west have contributed through the ages to the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade. Treasures of the qin and han dynasties exhibition staged at the hong kong museum of history from 27 november to 17 march 2003. Visitors learn about the history and current state of maritime shipping and warfare around the world and especially in hong kong via models, interactive equipment.
The representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of hong kong sam tung uk museum. This is a small, oldfashioned little, if any, interactive materials for visitors, and highly interesting museum about the history of. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. Explore hong kong maritime museum s 1,050 photos on flickr. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 what to know before you go.
The main pull here is the setting, which is the beautifully preserved, 100yearold lei yue mun fort. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. Murray house was therefore a very appropriate building for the new hong kong maritime museum. Hong kong maritime museum interactive museum in central. The aims of the project were to establish a catalogue that could act as a catalyst for.
The peak is probably hong kongs most visited tourist destination. Jun 01, 2017 the hong kong maritime museum showcases hong kongs maritime heritage in its past, present and future. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. Smart food at hong kong book fair 20, grand hall, hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Visit hong kong maritime museum in southern district expedia. Ensure you have lots of time at hong kong maritime museum. I recently visited a museum devoted to maritime history that completes this elusive public history task located on the waterfront of the main island of hong kong.
Located at centrals pier 8 overlooking hong kongs victoria harbour, the maritime museum charts hong kongs history with the seas from its roots as a small fishing village and its role in international trade to the. There are over 500 exhibits within the 3storey building many of the galleries are handson, allowing you to play with robotics, enjoy virtual reality, and even use wires for communication. Hong kong maritime museum hong kong, china attractions. See all 3 hong kong maritime museum tours on tripadvisor. We recommend booking hong kong maritime museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. The hong kong maritime museum showcases hong kongs maritime heritage in its past, present and future and places the citys seafaring story in local, regional and international contexts. The most iconic way to reach the peak is by the peak tram, one of the oldest funicular railways in the word inaugurated in 1888 which travels up to a height of 396m. Hong kong maritime museum highlighting hong kongs role as a major world port and. Editor and academic tammy ho laiming founded the first hong kong online literary magazine cha. Hong kong maritime museum central district the hong kong maritime museum is sponsored by the government and the hk tourism board, so its meant to be entertaining and enjoyable. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
China in print hong kong rare book fair asia bookroom will be exhibiting. The hong kong maritime museum hkmm is a vibrant, cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in hong kong and the pearl river delta. Top 10 museums of hong kong, best museums, the most famous. Best selections of macao international museum day fair 2012. The museum focuses on the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade, and naval. Some events require advance booking, for others you can just come along and join in, all are free with a museum entrance ticket. Murray house was a hong kong historic building of significance in central which was dismantled in 1998 and moved to stanley, on the south side of hong kong island. This weekend, dealers from across the globe are gathering for china in print, a rare book, photograph and map fair at the hong kong maritime museum. While there is a long history of investing in rare books and prints in the west, its only recently gained momentum among buyers in china and hong kong. Learn about the history of macaus fishing industry and other maritime aspects of macau both past and present.
Whats on past exhibitions hong kong maritime museum. You can learn about the history of shipping as it affected hong kong and about current global trends of trade and shipping in hong kong. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year. Located on the ground floor of murray house in stanley, the hong kong maritime museum is a nonprofit educational. The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. Hula hooping is her first poetry collection the cumulation of 15 years of work, her poems span the personal to the. Book your tickets online for hong kong maritime museum, hong kong. An informative multistorey museum located next to the ma kok temple. The east side of the pier had also been used for nonscheduled ferry services. Jan 29, 2018 please welcome dr benjamin hruska, who is joining the staff. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. Book now at 280 restaurants near hong kong maritime museum on opentable. Check out the best museums in hong kong to visit in 2020.
An asian literary journal and is an associate professor of poetry, fiction and drama at baptist university. Located on the ground floor of murray house in stanley, the hong kong maritime museum is a nonprofit educational institution funded by hong kongs international shipping community. Exhibits include ceramics from chinas ancient sea trade, shipwreck treasures and old nautical instruments. Exhibits, divided among three decks, begin with early chinese maritime history. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. Hong kong is widely considered the financial nexus of asia, evidenced by its cohort of towering skyscrapers that multiply on the daily. In this exhibition of maps and rare books, the hong kong maritime museum hopes to demonstrate the evolution of chinese navigation and cartography, explore the changes in chinas world view and scientific knowledge, and explain cultural exchanges between china and foreign countries during the early modernisation period 19th to 20th centuries. Hong kong maritime museum hong kong hong kong afar.
Relocated from stanley to the central piers in 2005, the maritime museum traces hong kongs seafaring past, from fishing to naval warfare to global shipping. In this post, i am going to introduce to you the largest seating buddha statue in hong kong which is the tian tan buddha located at the top of the hill in the lantau island of hong kong, along with the most famous hong kong buddhist temple po lin monastery nearby which makes the location an. The annual hong kong book fair is being held at the exhibition centre in wan chai. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. The hong kong maritime museum has reopened in its new location at central ferry pier 8, on 26th february 20. Since the year 2005, the frankfurt antiquarian book fair held as a subevent within the traditionsteeped frankfurt. The hong kong maritime museum is a vibrant, cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in hong kong and the pearl river delta. Hong kong maritime museum is a nonprofit educational institution funded by the international shipping community and the government in hong kong. The exhibits at the museum give you insights about the early history of hong kong and how it became from a small fishing village to a vibrant city. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Showcasing a brandnew body of paintings and works on paper that have been created by condo specifically for the maritime museum in hong kong, the exhibition will be on view for two weeks only, from march 27 through april 6, 2018.
The worlds leading specialist dealers from australia, austria, denmark, france, germany, hong kong, sweden, united kingdom and the usa exhibit at the threeday fair. In addition to documenting the past in terms of how china, asia and the west have developed boats, ships, maritime exploration, trade and naval warfare. Hong kong maritime museum boosts visitor numbers hong. Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science. The hong kong maritime museum renovated central pier 8 in 2012. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. There are some, but not many, english language book shops in hong kong. Be sure not to miss the km koo ship bridge simulator located on the adeck of the museum. Hong kong rare book fair 2018 friday, nov 30, 2018 sunday. It is a great place to browse a wide selection of english language books under one roof. On pier 8 of the central harbor waterfront is the hong kong maritime museum that includes galleries on 3 different levels and interprets the full maritime history of the pearl river delta. The organiser, the hktdc, has always been striving to promote local reading culture. In his first post, benjamin discusses the hong kong maritime museum as a former museum curator of a historical society devoted to the maritime history of a small island in new england, i appreciate the challenging and delicate task of maritime exhibition. After many years in stanley, this museum, which outlines hong kong s long history with the sea, moved to the central ferry piers in early 20, where it seems aptly at home with views of bustling victoria harbour.
Until shortly before the museum bid for the use of the vacant spaces the building was used as one of the terminals for the star ferry for its service to hung hom. After many years in stanley, this museum, which outlines hong kongs long history with the sea, moved to the central ferry piers in early 20, where it seems aptly at home with views of bustling victoria harbour. Skarstedt and spruth magers are delighted to present expanded portrait compositions, the first major exhibition by american artist george condo in hong kong. Hong kong heritage museum 14 july 2012 26 november 2012 offering an attractive and charming range of styles and frames of reference, portrait photography allows the photographer to observe the subject with their camera while at the same time instigating a process of analysis, discovery and reflection. Maritime law and practice in hong kong will be the first book of its kind which provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of hong kong maritime law, including such aspects as. The exhibits inside are a very decent selection of uniforms, maps and guns which trace hong kongs military history from the early ming period through british hong kong and the arrival of the pla. Hong kong maritime museum hong kong has been one of the worlds most important ports for eons. Hong kong book fair 2019 at hong kong convention and exhibition centre is back. The museum focuses on the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade, and naval warfare. Last year, the hong kong maritime museum, which owes its existence to the local shipping community and government, had its best year ever. The hong kong science museum is a modern, interactive museum that is educational, enlightening and a lot of fun for all ages. Books, maps, photographs, manuscripts, and ephemera are exhibited at the fair, many of which are exceptionally rare, museum quality pieces. The museum was reopened to the public in february 20.
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