Hong Kong Heritage Museum - MuseTeens
MuseTeens: Youth Leadership Scheme 2026
Since 2006, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum has been organising a summer training programme for secondary school students, called the “MuseTeens: Youth Leadership Scheme”. We are excited to launch a new edition of this intensive two‑week arts and culture journey! Forty participants, nominated by their schools and selected through interviews at the museum, will engage in a multifaceted series of in-depth visits, expert lectures and interactive workshops from late July to early August.
This year’s theme is “When Collections Take the Lead – Creative Stop‑motion Animation”. Participants will explore the museum’s collections and draw inspiration from historical treasures. By integrating multidisciplinary perspectives and skills, the participants will breathe life into precious artefacts, transforming them into vivid animated characters. Through this programme, the participants will experience the synergy of creativity and heritage, evolving from learners into future cultural torchbearers.
Places are limited – don’t miss this opportunity!
Programme Highlights
(1) Curatorial Practice and Guided Tours
The curatorial team will share case studies, revealing behind-the-scenes stories of exhibitions, from concept and execution to operation and maintenance. This will be followed by a guided tour led by docents. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and procedures of curating exhibitions, while appreciating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the curatorial team.
(2) Decoding Exhibition Texts
Curators will guide participants through the writing techniques of exhibition texts for diverse audiences, focusing on narrative focus, logical flow and engaging exhibit descriptions.
(3) Introduction to Collection Management
Curators will introduce fundamental principles of collection classification, preservation, storage and accessioning, and participants will enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the museum’s collection stores for an in-depth understanding of professional collection management practices.
(4) Exploring Artefact Conservation
Conservators will share conservation case studies. Participants will visit the conservation laboratories to see how specialists protect and restore artefacts.
(5) Docent Experience
After learning guided tour techniques from curators, participants will become “Cultural Ambassadors”, inviting a family member or friend to the museum for a personalised guided tour.
(6) Expert Talks
Art scholars and digital media experts will share insights on Chinese art, digital media and the development of Hong Kong animation, exploring how contemporary media promote art accessibility and uncovering the stories behind artworks.
(7) Stop‑motion Animation Workshop
Instructors will teach animation techniques using software and tools, from scriptwriting and hand‑drawn storyboarding to shooting and post‑production, offering a complete digital media creation experience. Outstanding works will be publicly displayed in the “Learning Journey Gallery” in late 2026.
(8) Field Trip
Participants will visit the “Oi!” art space in North Point, where they will explore how design, architecture and contemporary art connect with the community to co‑create a sustainable future.
(9) In‑school Presentation
After completing the MuseTeens training, participants will return to their schools to introduce the Hong Kong Heritage Museum to teachers and fellow students, sharing their creative journey, learning insights and personal reflections on culture and art.
Programme Information
| Date: | 27 July to 7 August 2026 (Monday to Friday) |
| Time: | Approx. 10 am to 5 pm (Subject to daily schedule; participants to make their own lunch arrangements) |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Heritage Museum, "Oi!" art space (Field Trip) |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Capacity: | 40 participants |
| Details: | Free of charge |
For enquiries, please contact the Education and Extension Services Team (Tel: 2180 8192 / 2180 8196).
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