Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026: Hong Kong Film Archive Stories: Treasure Hunting for 25 Years (Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Archive)

Film Archive Turns 25 with a Free Treasure-Hunting Exhibition

The Hong Kong Film Archive marks its 25th anniversary with its first "treasure" exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History, running free from 3 June 2026 to 29 March 2027. According to the official description, items are selected from over 1.3 million collected artefacts, with a photo tunnel, early-cinema treasures, trailers, costumes, donated awards, oral-history recordings and interactive displays. Local media reported that Cantonese opera veteran Law Yim-hing made a rare appearance at the opening, while Yuen Biao shared filming memories; one outlet said over 100 items are shown for the first time. Reports vary on the exact scale and how engaging the interactive elements are, so treat the hype with a little patience.

Editor’s noteFree entry and a long run make this worth noting for Hong Kong cinema fans, though reports differ on the actual scale and interactive experience, so go with an exploratory mindset.

This guide draws on public sources and does not claim a first-hand visit. Reviews and arrangements may change.