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Welcome to the Spinning Factory!
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. The Mills building was formerly a cotton-spinning factory owned by Nan Fung Textiles. The green walls and high windows in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery are vestiges of the golden era of Hong Kong's textile industry. The exhibition Welcome to the Spinning Factory! will provide a brief but intensive history of Hong Kong's textile industry, featuring rich imageries, […]
Find out more »Untitled by Kato Izumi
Kato Izumi is a renowned painter based in both Tokyo and Hong Kong. Born and raised in a rural area in Shimane prefecture in Japan, young Kato’s playground was always surrounded by rich nature. This experience from his childhood instilled in him the idea that humans are a part of nature. When he was invited by CHAT for the Spring Programme in 2020, he made an installation of 5 figures with painted stone heads and bodies from living plants in […]
Find out more »Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation
‘Made in Hong Kong’ is a distinguishing emblem of quality and history that has carried different meanings over the generations past. In the ‘Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation’ video series, ‘makers’ of textiles from knotted fishnets to tailored saam fu are invited to share their making process, practice and their thoughts on the continued importance of ‘Made in Hong Kong’. Topics of discussion will reflect on the displayed objects of Misfitted: Unspoken Stories of Tailoring and past displays at The […]
Find out more »30-Minute Making
Drop in for fun crafts inspired by Hong Kong’s textile heritage, guided by CHAT’s Faces of Textile Culture! Create your own heat-shrink keychain, wax-print pouch, dot-beaded charm and photo frame, or Illumin-Loom heat-transfer tote bags – no experience is needed. *All activities are subject to availability. For enquiries, please call 3979 2301 or speak with our staff on the day. Date & Time: Weekends and Public Holidays 1:00-7:00pm Experience Level: Suitable for all ages Fee: From HK$40 to HK$200/set
Find out more »Hand Spinning Demonstration
In this demonstration, visitors can observe how cotton fibre is spun into yarn. The demonstration welcomes all for viewing and questions! Date & Time: Weekdays 3:00-5:30pm Weekends and Public Holidays 1:00-4:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Fee: Free
Find out more »Learning Tour on Sustainability
Sustainability and environmental protection are more than buzzwords – they are more pivotal than ever to our shared world. How can we put these values into practice and become smarter, more responsible consumers? In this one-hour interactive tour, participants will closely examine rare museum-grade textile artefacts alongside the industry’s latest innovations. Through engaging activities, they will learn how to extend the life of their garments and adopt environmentally conscious habits in everyday life. Tour content includes: - Rethinking your wardrobe: […]
Find out more »Interactive Experience : Illumin-Loom
Operate a weaving loom from the future and create your own illuminated textile images in CHAT Arcade! Illumin-Loom is a walk-in interactive experience where visitors can design unique patterns on colourful light strips. The finished creation will be exported as a digital image to download. Visitors can also choose to print the image as heat transfer stickers, and in our 30-Minute Making workshop, iron it onto a special tote bag. Alternatively, visitors can bring home the sticker and follow the […]
Find out more »‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Community Embroidery Curtains
What is a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’ like in the eyes of primary school students? In CHAT Lounge, a set of embroidered curtains takes inspiration from the new motto as CHAT celebrates its 5th anniversary in March 2024. Over the course of several months, hundreds of primary school students from the '333 Learning Companion Leadership Program' supported by We R Family Foundation learned about CHAT and its history to create drawings and paper models of a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’. Several works […]
Find out more »Guided Tour
Discover hidden stories and knowledge about CHAT’s exhibitions and collections through guided experiences! Led by trained docents, our Regular Tour is available by walk-in or group booking. Private group tours can also be extended to include a making workshop. Find the one that suits you best and make your visit truly memorable! 1. Walk-In Guided Tour This free 45-minute guided tour of our permanent and seasonal exhibitions will take you through the rich history and heritage of Hong Kong’s textile […]
Find out more »Cherry Machine Demonstration
Let’s witness Hong Kong’s only operating industrial drawing frame in action at CHAT! Leung Fung Yee (Auntie Yee) worked as an experienced machine operator who operated spinning machines at different cotton mills, including Nan Fung Textile, from 1980s to 1990s. She is now retired but she comes to CHAT to make the ‘Cherry’ drawing frame come alive again! Performing one of the essential processes in the spinning production, this drawing frame is donated by the last cotton-spinning mill in Hong […]
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Curator-led Private Tour
Join our intimate and interactive tour of exhibitions on view led by curators. Conducted in groups, these tours are the best way to ask questions about the ideas and concepts behind the exhibition and share your thoughts with the curators in a friendly atmosphere. Topic subjects to the exhibitions on view. To reserve a tour, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: $50 per head for University and Tertiary level institution $150 per head for […]
Find out more »Bloomberg Connects
The Bloomberg Connects app is a free digital guide to cultural organizations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, anytime, anywhere. The app offers information about current exhibitions at a portfolio of hundreds of participating cultural partners through dynamic content tailored to each organization. Participating collections currently include botanical gardens, performance venues, outdoor sculpture parks, and world-class museums. Features include expert commentary, video highlights, pinch-and-zoom capability and exhibition maps. […]
Find out more »Threading Inwards
How can we learn to nurture sensibility? How do we care for each other and bear sorrow together? How might we begin to heal ourselves and the world around us? In a time of rapid change, this exhibition invites you to slow down, engage with the work of 14 artists from across Asia, and turn inwards. Textiles have always been inseparable from our spiritual life. They appear in rituals and ceremonies, accompanying people through the cycles of life and death, […]
Find out more »Artefacts of ‘Blue’
This thematic display explores Indanthrene Blue, the industrial dye iconically represented by ‘Miss Happiness’ in 1930s China. It is the world’s first synthetic vat dye and is known for exceptional vibrancy. The colour resonated with the nationwide sentiment during the turbulent 1930s and 1940s, pioneering a new modern aesthetic. The consistent, standardised shade of ‘blue’ also became a staple in school uniforms and other institutional attire. Discover a shade of blue that is not melancholic and trace its journey through […]
Find out more »Snuggle and Stitch: Childhood Textiles of Hong Kong
In 1950s Hong Kong, nearly one in every two people you’d meet was a teenager or child – swaddled in a baby sling, dressed in home-sewn clothes, or clutching a toy worn from love. While lacking the convenience of today’s screen-based world, children grew up surrounded by textiles, textures and playful peers just as creative. Snuggle and Stitch brings together local childhood textiles from the 1930s to the 2020s, featuring heirloom garments, ready-made fashion, mass-produced toys, artisanal dolls and hands-on […]
Find out more »CHAT Bespoke Textile Birthday Party
Click to RSVP Now! Stitch, Dye, Celebrate! The Ultimate Textile Birthday Experience Look no further if you’re planning a birthday surprise unlike any other! At our museum, your dear one will not only be the star of the day but also create a unique masterpiece – in great company and with newfound skills. Our three-hour private party offers a high-quality making experience for those seeking something truly special. Choose from two hands-on textile workshops: The Designer’s Studio: Master sewing techniques […]
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp: Make Your Own Superhero Cape
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. What is more powerful than a superhero cape? A cape made by the superhero themselves! In this two-day camp, young makers will explore the plants grown for CHAT’s community programme Seed to Textile 2026 and learn how nature can inspire textile creation. Using leaf pounding, dyeing and sewing techniques, participants will create a unique cape that can also be worn as an apron. Both boys and girls can […]
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp: Make Your Own Upcycled Backpack
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Turn your child’s outgrown clothes into their next favourite backpack! In CHAT’s community programme Seed to Textile 2026, Hong Kong fashion designer Yeung Chin creates art out of preloved textiles. In this two-day camp, young participants will learn to upcycle an old garment – from disassembling it to embellishing the fabric with eco-friendly techniques and sewing it into a stylish, functional backpack. Day 1: Create your own fabric […]
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp: Summer Hat Making
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Let your little ones embrace summer in style with a handmade, eco-friendly hat! During this two-day camp, children will learn to observe nature closely and document plants through drawing. They will also experiment with block printing and natural dyeing, then fold and sew their own summer hats by hand. After the camp, they will take home a unique hat to wear proudly throughout the sunny season. Day 1: […]
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp: Make Your Own Pool Tote
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. From fabric printing to sewing and finishing, make your own pool bag for the summer! In this two-day camp, children will try their hand at screen and block printing, create heat transfer designs, and use a sewing machine to complete a water-resistant tote bag. It will be a perfect summer companion – great for keeping things dry by the pool or on the shore, and even better for […]
Find out more »Summer Open Studio by Agus Nur Amal PH Toh
Free | RSVP Help Agus Nur Amal PM Toh build a playground at The Hall of The Mills! Agus is a renowned storyteller and artist from Indonesia. He is known for transforming everyday objects and materials into ingenious sets and props, spreading hope and laughter through humour. In this open studio, Agus invites young creatives to cut and collage fabrics, and to freely colour and embellish their artworks. These will be displayed in an art-filled playground in Weave and Shout!, […]
Find out more »Mini Architects: 3D Structure Building Workshop
Deposit $50 | RSVP Unleash your inner architect and designer! Drawing inspiration from the legendary Dymaxion designs of inventor and architect Buckminster Fuller, we will transform bamboo skewers and rubber bands into 3D masterpieces in this workshop. Together, parents and children will discover the mighty power of triangles, learning the secrets behind structures that can expand while maintaining incredible strength. The completed skewer structure will make a cool piece of tabletop art or an ornament, adding a unique charm to […]
Find out more »Towel Nunchaku Class
Deposit $50 | RSVP Did you know a simple towel can be used as a pair of nunchaku? Join us for an exciting, beginner-friendly towel nunchaku session led by Hong Kong martial artist and nunchaku master Jerry Lau! You will discover the history of nunchaku, learn basic techniques and practise putting everything together into fluid movements. Using just an everyday household item, channel your inner martial artist, sweat out your stress and swing away all negative energy! Experience: No prior […]
Find out more »Weave and Shout!
Forget about staying quiet in museums! CHAT’s summer exhibition, Weave and Shout!, turns museum spaces into exciting, creative playgrounds. Using everyday objects like thread and yarn, artists from Australia, Hong Kong and Indonesia invite you not only to experience art but also to become part of it. You can touch, create sounds, play and even weave onto Slow Art Collective’s eco-friendly structures. You can reimagine school by walking through Chan Wai Lap’s memory-filled yet whimsically reflective installations. You can also […]
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