500 Rare Photos of Old China
Hong Kong Museum of History, Tsim Sha Tsui
Why We Recommend it
Discover more than 500 rare photos from late 19th and early 20th century China – and check out the newly revamped Museum of History.
Description
The newly revamped Hong Kong Museum of History is showcasing over 500 selected images from the Moonchu Foundation’s extensive collection of Chinese photography, which includes more than 24,000 historical photographs.
Taken primarily during the late Qing and early Republican periods, these images capture significant events such as the Second Opium War and the First Sino-Japanese War, alongside urban landscapes and daily life. The exhibition features one of the earliest known photographs of China, alongside various photographic formats that reflect the evolution of the medium.
Details
When: 23 Oct 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 Where: Hong Kong Museum of History – 100 Chatham Rd S – Tsim Sha Tsui
