HONG KONG – Since opening to the public on 20 November, the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s (HKPM) special exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” (“Ancient Egypt Unveiled”) has welcomed over 60,000 visitors over the first three weeks. Jointly organised by the HKPM and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, the exhibition is proudly supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the Museum’s Strategic Partner, with Cathay and UnionPay International as the Major Sponsors. The exhibition runs from 20 November 2025 through 31 August 2026 in Gallery 9 of the HKPM.

To enhance the visiting experience for audiences, the Museum will introduce “Morning/ Late Afternoon Session Tickets” for admission on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, in addition to existing regular tickets. With effect from 13 December till 31 January 2026, visitors who purchase the “Morning/ Late Afternoon Session Tickets” will be allowed to visit the gallery during the periods 10:00 am – 12:00 nn or 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Regular ticket holders may continue to visit the gallery at any time during the Museum opening hours. Offered at the same price as regular tickets, this new initiative enables the Museum to better manage visitor flow during the weekends and holidays.

“Morning/ Late Afternoon Session Tickets” for “Ancient Egypt Unveiled”  for December will be available for purchase tomorrow (12 December) via the HKPM website, the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) website or mobile app, the newly launched WestK ticketing’s WeChat mini programme, and the online platforms of the Museum’s ticketing partners. January tickets will be available for purchase from 19 December, while tickets for February will be available online from 1 January 2026. Visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online and plan their visit in advance.

To facilitate visitor access during the Christmas and New Year festive season, the Museum operating hours on Sundays will be extended by two hours to 8pm throughout December and January. Operating hours on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays will remain unchanged from 10am to 8pm.

Starting from 11 December 2025, UnionPay customers can enjoy an exclusive 5% discount when they purchase Special Exhibition Tickets (Gallery 1-7 & 9) through the Cityline website and mobile app, or at the Museum ticketing counters, and at the Museum shops. For details, please refer to respective website and shops (terms and conditions apply).

“Ancient Egypt Unveiled” has sparked widespread public interest, as reflected by the exceptional demand for its original exhibition merchandise. The Museum is prioritising the restocking process and popular items such as the Ancient Egypt Unveiled Blind Box will be fully restocked at the ART EXPRESS by The Commercial Press gift shop on G/F, and the pop-up shop on 4/F by tomorrow (12 December), while the Black Cat Plush Collectible will return to stores soon within December.

The exhibition catalogue Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums (Traditional Chinese edition) and the Exhibition Guidebook (Traditional Chinese and English bilingual edition), produced and published by the HKPM, are now available for sale at the ART EXPRESS by The Commercial Press gift shop on G/F and the pop-up shop on 4/F. The English edition of the catalogue will be released in mid-December.

The Museum will also publish a limited-edition children’s picture book, Ancient Egyptian Unveiled: A Young Explorer’s Guide in mid-December. In this imaginative journey, the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet transforms into an archaeologist, guiding young readers through the fascinating stories behind 6 highlight artefacts from the exhibition, illuminating the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt. The HKPM’s exclusive educational product, the “Pyramid Paper Folding Kit”, also to be launched in mid-December, encourages an exploration of the unique architecture and internal mysteries of pyramids while assembling the model. This series of fun and educational products makes for wonderful gifts for discovering the secrets of world civilisations.

Starbucks Hong Kong has unveiled its new concept store on G/F of the Museum in late November. Celebrating Chinese culture, the store features a striking handwritten Chinese signage of “Starbucks” created by Hong Kong designer Westley Wong. Visitors can immerse themselves further in artistry with ceramic creations and mineral pigment paintings that beautifully depict the life cycle of the coffee bean. Visitors can also enjoy HKPM-exclusive Starbucks Coffee Micro-experiences, hands-on experiences that invite guests to taste, explore, and engage with the artistry of coffee. Stay tuned for the upcoming Museum-exclusive beverage.

King Lung Heen on the 4/F of the Museum has also unveiled a themed set menu “Flavours of the Pharaohs”, where the craftsmanship of “Ancient Civilisation × Contemporary Cantonese Cuisine” brings the legends of ancient Egypt into exquisite Cantonese delicacies, inviting visitors to experience the flavours of the Nile. In addition, renowned culinary brand DALLOYAU has launched a pop-up truck on the 2/F South Atrium of the Museum, featuring the exclusive DA CHOCO crispy chocolate, available in Middle Eastern-inspired flavours and packaging adorned with patterns inspired by the HKPM.

Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums runs from 20th November 2025 through 31st August 2026 in Gallery 9, the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Please visit the Museum’s website for more details.