Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Hubei Provincial Museum
Organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History
This year marks the centenary of the 1911 Revolution, the epoch-making event that had far-reaching consequences for the fate of the Chinese people. It brought an end to imperial rule in China and also represented the birth of Asia’s first republic. A hugely important milestone on China’s road to modernisation, it is also of remarkable significance for the development of global politics.
The first decade of the 20th century was a time of great upheaval in China. Revolutionary currents were never far from the surface, while reformists and reactionaries struggled to gain the upper hand in the Qing government. After the war with the Eight-Nation Alliance, the Empress Dowager Cixi was finally persuaded to launch a series of political, economic, military and educational reforms. However, two policies announced by the Qing court in May 1911 – the formation of a new “imperial cabinet” and the nationalisation of the railways – caused huge public resentment and drove many people into the revolutionary camp. The success of the Wuchang Uprising on 10 October 1911 then started a chain reaction, and in less than two months 14 out of the 18 provinces within China’s main borders had declared independence. The imperial regime had been overthrown and replaced by a republican system, signifying a new era of modern China.
Celebrating the centenary of the 1911 Revolution, this exhibition showcases over 150 exhibits from Hubei Provincial Museum and other collections as well as historical images, videos and maps to illustrate this milestone in China's modern history and also highlight the immense contribution that Hong Kong made to this revolution.
The Museum offers
public guided tours and
pre-booked group visit with docent services from
9 March 2011 (Wed) onwards.
Group Visits
Public Guided Tours (in Cantonese)
Each tour lasts for about 1 hour and admits 30 persons on a first come, first served basis. Please gather at the “Docent Stop” at the entrance of the Special Exhibition Gallery according to the following schedule：
Session 1：11:30 am daily
Session 2：3 pm daily
Audio Guide Service
Museum provides audio guide service (in English, Putonghua and Cantonese) for 16 highlight exhibits featured in the exhibition. The rental fee is HK$10. Please proceed to the Audio Guide Service Counter at the 1/F Main Lobby for enquiry and rental.
Special Exhibition Lectures
Programmes for Special Exhibition
Exhibition Pamphlet of "Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution"
Educational Pamphlet of "Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution"
The Interactive Game of "Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution"