Events
China Unearthed ~ Soaring Phoenix Rising Dragon
25 Oct 2013 - 21 Mar 2014
Gallery IV (East-wing), Art Museum
Tel: (852) 39437416
Co-organizers: Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art, CUHK; Department of History, CUHK; Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Hunan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology; Shenzhen Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology; Art Exhibitions China The feng bird, also known as the Chinese phoenix, was chosen as our school emblem to represent the University’s dedication to promoting Chinese culture. There are many classical, historical and mythological studies on the phoenix, but none have yet to identify its origin. This exhibition takes you through an ancient world unearthed by archaeologists, retracing the story of a mysterious bird that appeared more than 8,000 years ago.
Museum Hours:
Mondays to Saturdays: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sundays and Public Holidays: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursdays: Closed (Except Public Holidays)
Closed on New Year Holidays,
Lunar New Year Holidays,
Easter Holidays and Christmas Holidays