What's New : Behind the Exhibition: Exploring Museum Curation

Students from the Applied Learning Course in Multimedia Storytelling recently visited the Hong Kong Space Museum for an engaging talk hosted by Ms. Polly Fong, Assistant Curator I (Space) Exhibit. The session provided students with valuable insights into museum curation and the role of curators in shaping educational exhibits.

During the talk, Ms. Fong introduced the museum’s background and mission, highlighting key exhibits that showcase space science and astronomy. Students learned about the responsibilities of a curator, covering exhibition planning, collections management, and education programmes. She also shared career pathways in museum curation, offering students a deeper understanding of how museum professionals bring scientific knowledge to the public.