On January 5, 2026, Mr. Lau Kai Ip, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Science Museum, and Dr. So Chu Wing, Curator of the Hong Kong Space Museum, visited the Kwai Fong Exhibition Hall of the Ptolemy Museum to view the special exhibition "Light-Chasers: The Vision of Western Classical Telescopes". Mr. Han Peng, Director of the Ptolemy Museum, and Professor Fung Kam Wing, Honorary Director, received the guests and engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the history of science, museum curatorial concepts, and the development of Hong Kong's cultural and museum sector.
Guided by Director Han Peng and Honorary Director Fung Kam Wing, Museum Director Lau Kai Ip and Curator So Chu Wing detailly viewed the precious collections displayed in the exhibition hall, including classical telescopes, astrolabes, and rare books, and expressed their appreciation for the exhibition's curatorial approach. Both sides also discussed how to promote the professional development and inter-institutional cooperation of the Hong Kong Science Museum system through special exhibition collaborations, academic seminars, and educational outreach, given Hong Kong's unique role as a hub for East-West cultural exchange.
This exchange fostered understanding and connections among different types of scientific and cultural institutions in Hong Kong, creating favorable conditions for further exchanges and cooperation in the future. The Ptolemy Museum will continue to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between science and humanities through distinctive exhibitions and academic activities, enriching Hong Kong's cultural landscape.
