Exhibition Floor Plan

Theme 1: Roots of Culture

This section explores Hong Kong’s early roots within Chinese civilisation. Through archaeological discoveries and historical records, it shows how the region developed at the intersection of Lingnan and maritime cultures while remaining closely connected to the Central Plains.
Gallery 1: Unity in Diversity in Chinese Civilisation
Gallery 2: Historical Origins of Hong Kong


Theme 2: East Meets West

Since the mid-nineteenth century, Hong Kong’s harbour and geographical position have made it a key point of exchange between China and the wider world. The movement of people, goods and ideas brought Chinese and Western cultures into contact—in architecture, commerce, education and everyday life—shaping the city’s distinctive character and making it an important gateway through which the world came to know Chinese culture.
Gallery 3: Historical Changes
Gallery 4: A Modern City
Gallery 5: Fusion of Chinese and Western Cultures


Theme 3: Coalition against Japanese Aggression

During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Hong Kong served as a base for relief, mobilisation and resistance. This section highlights the solidarity among Hong Kong, the Mainland, overseas Chinese communities and international supporters in a time of national crisis.
Gallery 6: Hong Kong’s Joint Resistance


Theme 4: Hong Kong as a Global Metropolis

Since the mid-20th century, Hong Kong has grown into an international metropolis through close engagement with national development. Under ‘One Country, Two Systems’, it continues to leverage its strengths as a city backed by the motherland and connected to the world.
Gallery 7: Social Changes
Gallery 8: Life in the Metropolis
Gallery 9: Economic Achievements
Gallery 10: Walking with the Motherland 




Back to the main page of the ‘Hong Kong Story’