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Record-Breaking Hong Kong Exhibit Draws 76,000 Visitors

12/18/2025

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The Hong Kong Palace Museum's exhibition is projected to be its most profitable yet, attracting 76,000 visitors in four weeks.
Director Louis Ng Chi-wa expects 700,000 visitors over nine months and cites opening weekend chaos, with an apology and extra visits.
The exhibition features pieces selected from 700 shown in Shanghai earlier this year.
The museum's operating deficit rose 33% to HK$769 million (US$98.84 million) in the last financial year.

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The Hong Kong Palace Museum's exhibition is projected to be its most profitable yet, attracting 76,000 visitors in four weeks.
Director Louis Ng Chi-wa expects 700,000 visitors over nine months and cites opening weekend chaos, with an apology and extra visits.
The exhibition features pieces selected from 700 shown in Shanghai earlier this year.
The museum's operating deficit rose 33% to HK$769 million (US$98.84 million) in the last financial year.