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Hong Kong Science Museum to launch new exhibitions and 35th anniversary-themed activities (with photos)
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     To mark its 35th anniversary, the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will launch two new exhibitions, namely "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" and "Hong Kong Science Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition", from tomorrow (April 17), as well as a series of activities such as the specially enhanced edition of "Energy Machine", a "Science Fun Day", and the screening of sci-fi films. Members of the public are invited to immerse themselves in the infinite world of science and experience the boundless fun of science exploration.
      
     The "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition, located at the Special Exhibition Hall on the ground floor, showcases award-winning photographs from the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Natural History Museum, London. Through breathtaking visuals from across the globe and compelling stories behind each subject, the exhibition highlights the raw reality of the natural world from unique perspectives and reveals how human activities lead to issues such as habitat fragmentation and global warming. It invites visitors to appreciate the works while reflecting on the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, awakening public awareness of species conservation and environmental protection.
      
     The HKScM will launch a series of free programmes including exhibition guided tours, a sharing session on daily work in caring for and conserving animals given by an animal care specialist from Ocean Park Hong Kong, a lecture given by a representative of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, climate change and biodiversity guided tours, ecological tours of Kowloon Park, and workshops. For details of the exhibition and activities, please visit the website at hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/exhibition/wpy2026.html.
      
     With the theme "Enjoy Science·Infinite Fun", the "Hong Kong Science Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" traces the museum's development milestones since its establishment in 1991, showcasing classic exhibitions and activities over the years, displaying the museum's first robot and unveiling the secrets behind the museum's iconic "Energy Machine". The exhibition also features an AI interactive photo booth that creates fun souvenir photos for visitors.
      
     In addition to the exhibitions, the "Energy Machine" will present a time-limited "Energy x Light" journey from April 17 to 29. The HKScM partnered with the School of Innovation of The University of Hong Kong to create luminous orbs in orange, blue, green, and purple. These orbs will roll and race along a 1.6-kilometre-long track, spanning four floors of the exhibition halls of the museum and standing 22 metres in height. The four luminous orbs are inspired by the four fundamental particles in physics, namely quarks, leptons, gauge bosons and Higgs bosons, symbolising the interplay of matter and energy.
      
     Other exciting activities include the "Science Fun Day" to be held on April 18, which will allow participants to try different science experiments and enjoy science through guided tours, game booths and science demonstrations. "Future Vision", jointly organised by the HKScM and the Film Programmes Office, will screen four inspiring sci-fi films, namely "WALL·E" (2008), "Tomorrowland" (2015), "Bicentennial Man" (1999), and "Gattaca" (1997), on April 18 and 26. Science educators will also lead engaging post-screening talks to explore the science behind the films with the audience.
      
     For details of the 35th anniversary exhibition and activities, please visit the website at hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/exhibition/ScM35A.html.
 
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The "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition showcases award-winning photographs from the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Natural History Museum, London. Photo shows "After the Destruction" by the Young Grand Title Winner, Andrea Dominizi, from Italy. The photographer highlights the impact of habitat loss on longhorn beetles and conveys the message of ecological conservation through his work.
The "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition showcases award-winning photographs from the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Natural History Museum, London. Photo shows "Ghost Town Visitor" by the Grand Title Winner, Wim van den Heever, from South Africa. The photographer spent 10 years to capture a rare brown hyena in a ghost town.
The "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition showcases award-winning photographs from the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Natural History Museum, London. Photo shows "Orphan of the Road" in the "Photojournalism" zone. By featuring an anteater at a rehabilitation centre, the photographer aim to raise audiences’ reflection on ecological conservation.
To complement the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition, the Hong Kong Science Museum has specially curated the "Nature at Our Doorstep: The Other Side of Hong Kong" exhibition to introduce Hong Kong's wetlands and wildlife. Photo shows the "Nature at Our Doorstep: The Other Side of Hong Kong" exhibition area.
The "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition showcases award-winning photographs from the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Natural History Museum, London.
The "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition showcases award-winning photographs from the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Natural History Museum, London.
With the theme "Enjoy Science·Infinite Fun", the "Hong Kong Science Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" traces the museum's development milestones since its establishment in 1991, showcasing classic exhibitions and activities over the years.
With the theme "Enjoy Science·Infinite Fun", the "Hong Kong Science Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" traces the museum's development milestones since its establishment in 1991, showcasing classic exhibitions and activities over the years. Photo shows the first robot of the Hong Kong Science Museum.
With the theme "Enjoy Science·Infinite Fun", the "Hong Kong Science Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" traces the museum's development milestones since its establishment in 1991, showcasing classic exhibitions and activities over the years. Photo shows the ball and track model of the Hong Kong Science Museum's iconic "Energy Machine".
With the theme "Enjoy Science·Infinite Fun", the "Hong Kong Science Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" traces the museum's development milestones since its establishment in 1991, showcasing classic exhibitions and activities over the years. Photo shows the AI interactive photo booth. Visitors can transform into a scientist, palaeontologist, or pilot through AI.
The Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will present a time-limited "Energy x Light" journey for the "Energy Machine" from April 17 to 29. The HKScM partnered with the School of Innovation of The University of Hong Kong to create luminous orbs in orange, blue, green, and purple. These orbs will roll and race along a 1.6-kilometre-long track, spanning four floors of the exhibition halls of the museum and standing 22 metres in height. The four luminous orbs are inspired by the four fundamental particles, namely quarks, leptons, gauge bosons and Higgs bosons, symbolising the interplay of matter and energy.
The Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will present a time-limited "Energy x Light" journey for the "Energy Machine" from April 17 to 29. The HKScM partnered with the School of Innovation of The University of Hong Kong to create luminous orbs in orange, blue, green, and purple. These orbs will roll and race along a 1.6-kilometre-long track, spanning four floors of the exhibition halls of the museum and standing 22 metres in height. The four luminous orbs are inspired by the four fundamental particles, namely quarks, leptons, gauge bosons and Higgs bosons, symbolising the interplay of matter and energy.