The Police Museum (the Museum) held the reopening ceremony today (September 9).  The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, and the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee gave a speech at the ceremony, and also unveiled the commemorative plaque with the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, the honourable guest Mr Tang Yat-sun, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management), Mr Chow Yat-ming, and the Director of Personnel and Training, Mr Choi Chin-pang.
      
     The Police College has completed the 28-month revitalisation project for the Police Museum. The Museum was replanned from a “people-oriented” perspective, with the addition of new interactive technology and sense of times to help visitors fully understand the history and the work of the Hong Kong Police Force.
      
     The Museum has four galleries including Orientation Gallery, Thematic Gallery, Serious Crime Gallery and Triad Society Gallery as well as a Multi-Function Room, exhibiting about 1,300 artefacts, which is a double of items displayed before its closure. The Museum provides free WIFI to facilitate visitors to download the new Police Museum App and connect to audio guide, so that visitors may learn more about the stories behind the exhibits. The Police College has also recruited a number of enthusiastic retired Force members as docent volunteers to provide visitors with a lively experience.
      
     The revitalised Museum has added a number of new features, such as the “Force’s Century-old Map” in the corridor which showcases the historical development of the Force over 170-odd years in animation. In addition, a “Police Memorial Wall” stands in the Orientation Gallery to commemorate the police officers who have died in the line of duty. The exhibition in the Thematic Gallery features the “HKSAR 25th Anniversary Celebrations and National Security” with the theme of “National Security Starts with Me”, with a view to enhancing the public’s understanding on national security. The new Serious Crime Gallery showcases the detection highlight of past landmark crime cases through video clips. Other new highlights include the digital photograph database “Force’s Historic Photo Album”; the interactive multimedia games “Smart Detective”; the “Holographic Elites” which uses holographic projection, as well as “VR Police Experience” that renders a taste of virtual reality.
      
     Many selfie spots have been added for visitors to take pictures, including the “Virtual Police Selfie Kiosk” and “AR Police Spot”, whereas the “Heritage Trail” in the outdoor has been decorated with staircase paintings and street murals.
      
     The Police Museum will be formally opened to the public on September 15.  Admission is free.  Starting from 10am tomorrow (September 10), members of the public can make reservation online via the Police Museum website www.police.gov.hk/museum/en/ .

Ends/Friday, September 9, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:23

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