The Radiant Ming 1368–1644 through the Min Chiu Society Collection

Accessibility Services

Accessible Guided Tours, Audio Description, Sign Interpretation

Exhibition Description

Ming culture was resplendent and multifarious. The dynasty saw the peak of traditional cultural development as well as the gradual sprouting of new cultures. From mid Ming onward, political centralisation gradually disintegrated while the scholar-officials began to dominate cultural development. On the other hand, productivity surpassed that of Song and Yuan times, and commodity economy enjoyed unprecedented prosperity, pushing the progress of folk culture and the standard of artistic creation to new heights. Furthermore, frequent communications between Ming China and foreign countries brought about the import of foreign culture, subsequently unfolding a brand new scenario in the social development of the time.

This exhibition was made possible by the generous support of individual members of the Min Chiu Society. Around 300 sets of items from their precious collections are displayed. They include porcelains, lacquers, cloisonné enamels, jades, textiles, furniture, gold and silver wares, paintings, calligraphies, scholar's objects, recreational objects and religious figures. It is hoped that these exhibits will guide the audience through the history and culture of the Ming dynasty from fresh and diverse perspectives. 

Exhibition Details

Date: 16 December 2015 – 11 April 2016 (Closed on Tuesdays, except public holiday)

Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Venue: Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

Guided Tour Details

Date: January – March 2016, every Monday, Thursday and Friday

Time: 10:15 – 11:45am

Target Participants: Students / members of special schools and rehab centres

Admission: Free of charge. All services are arranged on a first come, first served basis.

Enrollment and Enquiry

Hong Kong Museum of History

Phone: 2724 9082

Website: Link to Hong Kong Museum of History