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Accessible Guided Tour, Audio Description, Sign Interpretation
Exhibition Description
Showcasing over 700 items of archaeological finds from the most significant sites in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the exhibition explores the historical and cultural developments of the three places spanning from the Palaeolithic period to the Ming dynasty and introduces the major archaeological achievements, the technological advancements in archaeological excavations and the progress of promoting public archaeology in the three places over the decades. Highlights include important stone tools and ornaments unearthed from the Neolithic sites in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, exquisite items discovered from the palace and the mausoleum sites of Nanyue Kingdom and the South Han dynasty in Guangzhou, porcelains excavated from the Song shipwreck in Yangjiang and Ming shipwreck in Nanao, as well as the Ming dynasty blue and white porcelains excavated from the St. Paul's College site in Macao.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the Hong Kong Museum of History organises an international conference during the exhibition period. Experts and scholars are invited to present their research findings on the archaeological discoveries of the Lingnan region.
Guided Tours Details
Exhibition Period:
11 June - 1 September 2014 (Closed on Tuesdays [except public holidays] )
Guided Tours Date:
14 July - 1 September 2014, every Monday, Thurday and Friday
Guided Tours Time:
10:15am - 11:45am
Venue: Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
Target Participants:
Special schools and rehab centres
Admission:
Free of charge. All services are arranged on a firstcome, first served basis.
Enrollment and Enquiry
Hong Kong Museum of History
Phone: 2724 9082
Website: Inclusive Life: Museum for All