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Hong Kong Heritage Museum Docent Programme

The Docent Programme recruitment period is currently closed, and we are not accepting any new applications. The museum will launch future docent recruitment exercises as required and announce the details here. For enquiries, please contact our Education Team at 2180 8180 (Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00; 14:00-17:30, except public holidays).

Here are some details of the docent programme for reference:  

  • Entry Requirements for Applicants

      • permanent Hong Kong resident aged 18 or above
      • excellent command of Cantonese, proficiency in English and /or Mandarin will be an advantage
      • matriculation or above OR substantial knowledge and experience in the fields of history, art and culture
      • enthusiasm for history, art and culture
      • enjoyment in meeting people of all ages and sharing your passion for topics and exhibitions on history, art and culture
    • The following are preferred but not a must:
      • trained teacher of subjects related to history, art or culture
      • college student / university undergraduate / graduate in related disciplines
      • availability for docent assignments from Monday to Friday.
      • * Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Those who finish the training and pass the assessment will be engaged as museum docents. An honorarium will be offered each time a docent conducts a guided tour. 
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    • Duties

      • Provide guided tours of permanent and current thematic exhibitions in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
      • Attend training on current thematic exhibitions
      • Assist the museum in implementing educational activities
    • Benefits

      • Free admission to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
      • Free subscription to the museum's latest promotional materials
      • 10% discount at the museum's restaurant and gift shop (except discounted and fixed-price items; the organization offering discounts reserves the right to change the conditions of these offers.)

     

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