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Exhibition period of Hong Kong Science Museum's large-scale dinosaur exhibition to be extended to February next year (with photos)
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     The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" being staged at the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public. It has received nearly 600 000 visitors since its opening on July 8, with an average daily attendance of more than 5 000. To allow more visitors to enjoy the precious fossil specimens of the prehistoric creatures, the museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023.
      
     "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" is one of the activities in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Eight of the world's most iconic creatures from the age of dinosaurs, original fossil materials and some of the most complete fossil skeletons are being displayed in the exhibition. The precious exhibits come from museums and academic organisations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and Morocco. Except for the tyrannosaurus, the other seven fossil skeletons, comprising a triceratops, an allosaurus, a hesperosaurus, a diplodocus, a spinosaurus, a hatzegopteryx and a baby sauropod, are on display in Hong Kong for the first time. Owing to the enormous size of the exhibits, the museum has designated a total area of around 2 000 square metres at the exhibition hall. Through the use of multimedia projection techniques, special lighting effects, and the fusion of the latest scientific research, palaeontology artwork and unique scenography, the exhibition offers an immersive experience and a thrilling journey back in time to the prehistoric world.
      
     The extension activities designated for this exhibition, including the "A Night with Dinosaurs" sleepover programme, the dino yoga class and the maker workshop, have been receiving an overwhelming response from the public and were well recognised by the participants. To accommodate more eligible participants, the museum will roll out additional sessions for the sleepover programme, the dino yoga class and the maker workshop. For registration and programme details, please visit hk.science.museum/en_US/web/scm/event/bigeight.html. Don't miss the chance to join the unique and exciting activities.
      
     Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the First Initiative Foundation, and jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the First Initiative Foundation, the exhibition is exclusively sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and supported by the MTR Corporation.
      
     The exhibition is one of the many initiatives supported by the HKJC's approved donation of HK$630 million to the Government to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, demonstrating that the HKJC is resolute in pursuing its purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of society, all in support of creating a stronger community together.
      
     The exhibition production team is a respected group of internationally acclaimed professionals, comprising members from Hong Kong, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The exhibition is facilitated by the First Initiative Foundation, and the Foundation's move demonstrates its dedication to contributing to the community and bridging the gap between Hong Kong and the world.
      
     The exhibition will run until February 22, 2023, in the Hong Kong Science Museum, located at 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East. All visitors are required to make an advance booking through the e-booking system. For details of e-booking, the exhibition and related programmes, please visit the website at big8dinosaurs.hk or call 2732 3232 for enquiries.
      
     In order to comply with the requirements stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, visitors are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code with their mobile phones/other mobile devices before being allowed to enter the museums under the management of the LCSD for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. In accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, all persons entering indoor venues under the management of the LCSD must comply with the relevant requirements of the Vaccine Pass. According to the latest requirement on the Vaccine Pass announced by the Government, all persons with their Vaccine Pass QR codes displayed in red or amber are not allowed to enter museums under the management of the LCSD.
 
 
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The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023. Picture shows a visitor viewing the reconstructed foot of an allosaurus in the exhibition gallery.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023. Picture shows visitors viewing and comparing different animal egg models and dinosaur egg fossils.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023. Picture shows a visitor carefully assembling a model skeleton of a triceratops.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023. Picture shows visitors enjoying the video about the prehistoric creatures at the Time Tunnel.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023. Picture shows a visitor taking a photo of the popular tyrannosaurus fossil skeleton in the exhibition gallery.
The free large-scale dinosaur exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Big Eight - Dinosaur Revelation" organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public since its opening. The museum will extend the exhibition period to February 22, 2023. The museum has also specially launched the "A Night with Dinosaurs" sleepover programme, in which the participants can enjoy a series of fun and educational activities. Picture shows participants spending an unforgettable night with the dinosaur fossil skeletons.