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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 Faces of Textile Culture Wanted! We are now openly recruiting ‘Faces of Textile Culture’ (FTC). FTCs will introduce textile culture to CHAT’s visitors starting from April 2026 by leading various activities, such as hand spinning demonstrations and ‘30-Minute Making’ sessions. We invite interested individuals […]
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 »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 […]
Find out more »Pixel to Stitch: Knit Computer Sleeve Workshop
$850｜RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Turn your unique creation into a computer sleeve with the colourful pixels of the Illumin-Loom. In this exciting one-hour workshop, you will explore essential graphic design principles that will help bring your ideas to life! Then, you will get to customise your computer sleeve, including personal lettering and yarn selection, all under the expert guidance of CHAT’s talented textile programme team. To ensure optimal learning results, each session accommodates only […]
Find out more »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 »Accessibility Tour
Free Admission｜Walk-in Join us for a guided tour like no other, where our dynamic duo of Deaf and hearing docents brings to life the rich textile heritage of Hong Kong! Our knowledgeable and witty docents will re-enact the experiences of three remarkable makers, explore the artistry of textile embellishment and uncover the hidden stories of industrial cotton spinning through performative show-and-tells. In this interactive tour delivered in both Cantonese and Hong Kong Sign Language, you will also learn to sign […]
Find out more »Curator-Led Tour: Hong Kong’s Textile Heritage
$50 | RSVP Join us for a curator-led tour of Busy Needles: Textile Embellishments of Hong Kong, a special display exploring the defining characteristics of the city's commercial craft through beading, embroidery and drawnwork. Bruce Li, curator of the special display, will share stories related to the precious items on view and insights into the behind-the-scenes curation process. Through light-hearted dialogue and direct engagement, the guided experience encourages participants to formulate alternative and personal views of craft in Hong Kong. […]
Find out more »Open Call for Objects and Stories: Childhood and Textiles
CHAT is preparing a special display on the themes of textiles and childhood and invites you to contribute visual materials and stories! The display is planned for one year from March 2026 onwards in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery at CHAT on 2/F of The Mills. We are gathering objects and stories dated between the 1940s to 2000s, such as: Clothing: children’s wear, school uniforms, plimsolls, tiger-head shoes, embroidered shoes, etc. Fabric Toys: fabric dolls, jumping sacks, etc. Hand-me-Downs: […]
Find out more »Knotted Stories: Artist-Led Ikat Experience
$300 | RSVP Have you heard of ikat weaving? The term ikat originates from the Indonesian word for ‘to tie’. It is a textile technique where yarn is resist-dyed to form patterns before being woven into fabric. Let’s draw inspiration from this famous tradition and create unique pieces of art! In Tidal Weavers: Islands Exchange, Ma Wing Man Mandy’s works feature various motifs to encapsulate the spirit of the Maumere community in Indonesia, where she completed an artist residency. In […]
Find out more »From Indonesia to Hong Kong: A Spirit Medium Show-and-Tell
$50 Deposit | RSVP Are you curious about spirit mediumship but feel that it is too mysterious to approach? Then this sharing session is for you! This talk explores the intersection of religious beliefs, folk culture and daily life in the context of Hakka culture in Indonesia and Hong Kong. In the first part, artist Yip Kai Chun will share his encounter with the tatung spirit medium culture in Indonesia and the creative process behind his artwork in the exhibition […]
Find out more »Weaving Inclusion: Community Building and Accessibility in Museums
Free | RSVP CHAT’s Accessibility Docent Training Programme nurtures Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals to become museum guides, who bring to life the rich textile heritage of Hong Kong by re-enacting textile makers’ stories in the Accessibility Tour using tactile and theatrical elements. In this sharing, a duo of Deaf and hearing docents will first present highlights from the Accessibility Tour. Local and international experts in community development and inclusive participation will then explore strategies to enhance accessibility through practical […]
Find out more »Market as Muse: Art and Community in Pontianak
Deposit $50 | RSVP How can we find new ways to connect with communities through alternative art spaces? On the upper floor of a local market in Pontianak, Indonesia, the Susur Galur art collective has established a community space for mutual learning and knowledge exchange, including research on traditional crafts, rivers, and maritime culture, such as the uses of squid ink. At CHAT, Susur Galur will share their experiences working with the local community amid the market’s hustle and bustle, […]
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