Art Museum reopens to increase security and security

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Written by: Chen Shuxia

2019-11-29 18:30

The Hong Kong Museum of Art, which has been away for four years and enjoys the view of Victoria Harbour, will be opened tomorrow (30th) after a major renovation and repair work, and will be open to the public. The tide of anti-revision cases continues. The museum stated that after consideration and evaluation, it decided to open as scheduled. At the same time, it will strengthen the security measures at the venue, including the security staff. It will also require visiting entrants to conduct security checks, metal or sharp objects and large shapes. Packing, etc. will not be allowed on the field.

Four years after the Museum of Art is closed, it will reopen tomorrow with additional security checks. (Photo by Chen Shuxia)

The Hong Kong Museum of Art will reopen tomorrow (30th). Before admission, visitors are required to go through security checks. Metal or sharp objects and large-scale clothes will not be admitted. (Photo by Chen Shuxia)

The media was invited to preview today. The director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art Mo Jia Yong pointed out that the Museum of Art opened as scheduled, and appropriate arrangements have been made for potential incidents, including the promotion of security staff and the addition of two security X-ray machines to check Admission items, metal or spiked objects will not be admitted. Admission persons are advised to store large bags. When asked if the security check is a standing measure, she said that it will be reviewed after a period of operation.

The Hong Kong Museum of Art is located on Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It will be closed for 4 years and reopened tomorrow. (Photo by Chen Shuxia)

Admission visits will be arranged. The museum will set up diversion measures. The entrance time is every half an hour. Visitors must register in advance online and hold a registration certificate to enter the venue. The public can also register on the spot (Walk-in). The visit depends on the flow of people in the museum. The director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art Mo Jia Yong pointed out that the arrangement is to facilitate the visit of visitors, and there is no need to make long queues at the scene. She also said that on-site registration quotas are flexible and will be adjusted and adjusted according to operating conditions in the future.

She also pointed out that there is no estimate of the number of visitors, because the number of visitors will vary depending on the exhibition portfolio. Before the museum closes, it will be about 400,000 to 600,000 per year. "Now (socially) different situations occur." It is difficult to estimate at this stage.

Mo Jiayong, Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of Art. (Photo by Chen Shuxia)

The Museum of Art reopened, Mo Jiayong said that the museum had a new look, the exhibition space increased by 40%, the exhibition hall also increased from 7 to 12, the art museum room, inside and outside also strengthened interaction, visitors can pass through the special glass Giant curtain wall with a great view of the city. In terms of software, the collection has also been strengthened. At present, the museum has set up a total of 11 thematic exhibitions, including "From dung baskets to dining cars-Wu Guanzhong's 100th Birthday Exhibition", showing as many as 450 exhibits, which is the best in quality and quantity. One of the museum collections.

The Hong Kong Museum of Art closed in August 2015, and was refurbished the following year. It will reopen to the public this month. Admission to the Museum of Art is free, with the exception of special exhibitions.

Hong Kong Museum of Art reopens with new features and selected exhibits:

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Opening hours:

Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am to 7 pm

Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays)

Closed on the first and second day of the lunar calendar

Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10 am to 5 pm

The gallery reopens on Saturday, 4 years, and 11 new exhibitions are re-launched.

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