Dr Sun Yat-sen and the Development of Medical Science in Hong Kong

15.08.2026 (Sat) 
Time: 11 am – 1 pm | 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
Quota: 20 persons per session
Participation Methods: Application closed

Participants will stroll around the Mid-levels via Castle Road, Caine Road, Ladder Street and Caine Lane, to the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, where they will be guided through Dr Sun Yat-sen’s medical studies in Hong Kong and the city's development of medical science, followed by a hands-on workshop of making traditional mosquito-repellent sachets to deepen the understanding of healthcare during that era. 

Reformists and Revolutionaries

12.09.2026 (Sat) 
Time: 11 am – 1 pm | 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Venue: Hong Kong News-Expo
Quota: 20 persons per session
Participation Methods: Application closed

Participants will stroll along Caine Road, Castle Road, Shing Wong Street and Bridges Street in the Mid-Levels, arriving at the Hong Kong News-Expo (formerly the site of the Congregational Church). Museum staff will introduce Dr Sun Yat-sen’s baptism and the influence of the Christian faith on his revolutionary endeavours. Participants will then attend a thematic talk to further explore how the development of the newspaper in the late 19th century provided crucial support for the activities of the reformists and revolutionaries.

 

Dr Sun Yat-sen and Vegan Diet 

05.12.2026 (Sat) 
Time: 1:15 – 3:30 pm | 3:45 – 6:00 pm
Venue: PMQ Taste Library
Quota: 12 persons per session
Participation Methods: Application starts from 05.11.2026

Participants will depart from the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, proceed along Castle Road, Caine Road and Aberdeen Street, and arrive at PMQ — the former site of the second-generation campus of the Government Central School (now Queen’s College), Dr Sun Yat-sen’s alma mater. Workshop instructor will guide participants in cooking and tasting Dr Sun’s favourite Zhongshan tofu dish,‘Four-Substance Decoction with Tofu', as well as two other tofu preparations: 'Bittern Tofu' and 'Hakka Stuffed Tofu'. During the session, museum staff and the chef will share interesting anecdotes about Dr Sun and tofu in an informal chat. 

From Merchant’s Residence to Public Museum

24.10.2026 (Sat) , conducted in Cantonese
Moderator:
Mr NG Chi-wo (Assistant Director (Heritage & Museums), Leisure and Cultural Services Department)
Speakers:
Mr Eddy LEUNG (Former Assistant Curator, Conservation Office)
Mr Eric CHAN (Former Senior Structural Engineer, Architectural Services Department)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

 

Deep Inside Kom Tong Hall: Social Hierarchy, Daily Rituals, and Shifting Spaces

12.12.2026 (Sat) , conducted in Cantonese
Speaker:
Mr Andrew TSE（Great-grandson of Ho Kom-tong）
Family Member of Ho's Family
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

When History Meets Art – The Planning of the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum and the Dr Sun Yat-sen Statue

20.12.2026 (Sun) , conducted in Cantonese
Speaker:
Professor Joseph TING (Former Chief Curator of Hong Kong Museum of History and Honorary Professor, School of Chinese, The University of Hong Kong)
Mr CHU Tat-shing (Sculptor and Creator of Dr Sun Yat-sen's bronze statue) 
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm 

Site Visit

Explore the Secrets of Ho Chong

Participation is free / Prior registration is required / Conducted in Cantonese
Meeting point: Please stay tuned for details

19.12.2026 (Sat)
Field Trip Guide: Mr David HO (Grandson of Ho Kom-tong)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Venue: Pok Fu Lam Road, Mount Davis
Quota: 20 persons per session
Participation Methods: Application starts from 19.11.2026 

Performance

Inheriting the Legacy: Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Concert

• Time: 4:30pm - 5:45pm
• Location: Special Exhibition Gallery, UG/F
• Quota: 60 persons
• Free admission
• First come, first served
• Admitted 15 minutes before each performance starts

Co-organised with Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired

Erhu virtuoso Yang Enhua and fellow musicians will present Cantonese music and Nanyin, including new pieces composed by Yang based on the stories of Dr Sun Yat-sen, to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr Sun and the 20th anniversary of the Museum.

Programme

04.10.2026 (Sun) | 14.11.2026 (Sat) | 20.12.2026 (Sun) | 09.01.2027 (Sat)