Opening Arrangement of the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 2 July

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is set to open its door to the public on 2 July 2022 (Saturday). In view of the unstable weather conditions today (1 July), the HKPM recommends ticket holders who will visit the museum on 2 July to pay attention to the following arrangements:

1.    Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

• If typhoon signal No. 8 is hoisted or still in force two hours before the Museum’s regular opening time (i.e. 10am), the Museum will not open at the regular opening time. If the signal is subsequently lowered, the Museum will open within three hours. If the signal is cancelled less than four hours from the regular closing time, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
• Taking 2 July as an example, the closing time of the Museum on Saturdays is 8 pm. If Typhoon Signal No. 8 is still in force at 4pm, the Museum will not be opened to the public.
• If the signal is hoisted during the opening hours, the Museum will be closed immediately. 

2.    Black Rainstorm Warning

• If the Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted or still in force two hours before the Museum’s regular opening time (i.e., 10am), the Museum will not open at the regular opening time. If the signal is subsequently lowered, the Museum will open within three hours. If the signal is cancelled less than four hours from the normal closing time, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
• Taking 2 July as an example, the closing time of the Museum on Saturdays is 8 pm. If the Rainstorm Warning is still in force at 4pm, the Museum will not be opened to the public.
• f the Warning is hoisted during the opening hours, the Museum will remain open with limited operations. All outdoor exhibitions and events will be suspended.

3.    Red Rainstorm Warning

• The Museum will remain open. Outdoor exhibitions and events may be suspended.

In view of the unstable weather conditions, the HKPM encourages all visitors to take note of the weather forecast and pay close attention to personal safety. The Museum will announce the latest updates via its official website and social media channels.

Remarks

About the Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Hong Kong Palace Museum aspires to become a leading institution on the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture while advancing dialogue between world civilisations. The Hong Kong Palace Museum is a collaborative project between the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Palace Museum, which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust with a donation of HK$3.5 billion for its establishment, as well as some of the annual exhibitions and education programmes in 2023-2031.

Embracing new curatorial approaches, the museum combines a Hong Kong perspective with a global vision to present precious artefacts from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world. Through research, exhibitions, and educational and professional exchange programmes, the museum aims to build international partnerships and position Hong Kong as a global hub for art and culture. At heart a resource that belongs to the local community, the museum strives to inspire community engagement, foster dialogue, and promote creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
http://www.hkpm.org.hk/

About the West Kowloon Cultural District
The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the largest and most ambitious cultural projects in the world. Its vision is to create a vibrant new cultural quarter for Hong Kong on 40 hectares of reclaimed land located alongside Victoria Harbour. With a varied mix of theatres, performance spaces, and museums, the West Kowloon Cultural District will produce and host world-class exhibitions, performances and cultural events, providing 23 hectares of public open space, including a two-kilometre waterfront promenade.
https://www.westkowloon.hk/