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Virtual Tour

The CUHK History Gallery comprises seven zones across two storeys, located at the main entrance of the University Library. It is vividly designed to show visitors the University's milestones through the decades. The seven zones of the gallery are:

  1. Milestones through the Decades
  2. From Colleges to University
  3. Excellence in Education
  4. Exploration and Innovation
  5. China Studies: Tradition and Modernity
  6. Contributing to the Nation and Facing the World
  7. Viva Voce
  8. CN Yang at 100 Special Exhibition

The Gallery is proud to have Professor Ambrose Y.C. King, former CUHK Vice-Chancellor, to inscribe the Chinese characters of 'CUHK History Gallery'

A commemorative plaque located at the entrance of the Gallery expressing our gratitude to the generous donation from the T S Kwok Foundation.

Preview image Entrance To LG/F To G/F
  • Open new window of Zone A
    Zone A

    Milestones through the Decades

    Zone A: Milestones through the Decades Close window of Zone A
  • Open new window of Zone B
    Zone B

    From Colleges to University

    Zone B: From Colleges to University Close window of Zone B
  • Open new window of Zone C
    Zone C

    Excellence in Education

    Zone C: Excellence in Education Close window of Zone C
  • Open new window of Zone D
    Zone D

    Exploration and Innovation

    Zone D: Exploration and Innovation Close window of Zone D
  • Open new window of Zone E
    Zone E

    China Studies: Tradition and Modernity

    Zone E: China Studies: Tradition and Modernity Close window of Zone E
  • Open new window of Zone F
    Zone F

    Contributing to the Nation and Facing the World

    Zone F: Contributing to the Nation and Facing the World Close window of Zone F
  • Open new window of Zone G
    Zone G

    Viva Voce

    Zone G: Viva Voce Close window of Zone G
  • Open new window of Zone H
    Zone H

    CN Yang at 100 Special Exhibition

    Zone H: Special Exhibition: Professor CN Yang at 100 Close window of Zone H

Exhibits

Graduation Certificate of Professor Yu Ying-shih (1952) The satin (1963) Seal of the Vice-Chancellor (1964) Coat of arms (1967) ‘Asian Hero’ Award from the Time Magazine (2003) Naming Certificate of Asteroid 'Kaokuen' (1996) Naming Certificate of Asteroid 'Kaokuen' (1996) A letter from Ch'ien Mu to Tang Chun-i (1960) Student exchange programme signed up with UC (1965)

News


  • CUHK History Gallery Temporarily Closed on 26 Jul AM

    CUHK History Gallery will be temporarily closed in the morning of 26th July 2024 for University Event.
    24 July 2024
  • CUHK History Gallery Temporarily Closed on 30 Jul PM

    CUHK History Gallery will be temporarily closed in the afternoon of 30th July 2024 for University Event.
    24 July 2024
  • CUHK History Gallery Temporarily Closed on 31 Jul PM

    CUHK History Gallery will be temporarily closed in the afternoon of 31st July 2024 for University Event.
    24 July 2024
  • CUHK History Gallery Temporarily Closed on 7 August AM

    CUHK History Gallery will be temporarily closed in the morning of 7th August 2024 for University Event.
    17 July 2024
  • Reopening soon

    The CUHK History Gallery will reopen on 20th September 2023.
    For opening hours, please refer to Visitor Info page
    21 June 2023
  • Typhoon & Black Rainstorm Arrangement 1 August 2016

    • Opening Hours

    Opening Hours

    Mon to Wed, Fri: 10am - 5pm

    Sat: 10am - 4pm

    Thu, Sun and Public Holidays: Closed