[Exhibition] Inventing Le Louvre: The History of France

Inventing le Louvre: From Palace to Museum over 800 Years aims to present the universality and vitality that has characterized the Musée du Louvre since its beginnings. The collection that will be displayed in Hong Kong Heritage Museum will illustrate the diversity and richness of the museum’s collection. As the artworks in the collection range from different periods of time within history, we hope that this once in a life time opportunity will enable people to explore and celebrate the history of the Louvre. The show proposes an abundant and brilliant selection of masterworks from all of the Louvre’s departments. 

It explores the history of the Louvre : from the origins of the very idea of a museum, born of the royal collections of François I and Louis XIV to modern times, marked by renovations and profound changes (architectural, functional and museographical). Along the way, the exhibition explores the contributions of Napoleon I and the visionary ideas of the “Republics” and intellectual movements that followed. Throughout the entire 20th century, the Musée du Louvre continued to expand upon its collections, following a policy of acquisition established by the kings of France. The history of the Louvre is therefore inextricably linked to the history of France.

Opening Hours:  Monday, Wednesday to Friday – 10am to 6pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10am to 7pm

Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays)

Admission Fees: Adults: $20; Group of 20 person or more: $14; Full-time students, people with disabilities and one accompanying minder and senior aged 60 or above $10

Free admission for Museum Pass holder.
The box office will be closed 30 minutes before the museum closes

Public Guided Tour
HONG KONG HERITAGE MUSEUM

Children Drawing Workshops
28 May / 4 Jun / 25 Jun
11:30am-12:30pm / 2:30pm-3:30pm

Please note that event time varies on different dates. 

For more: 

https://frenchmay.com/en/events/inventing-le-louvre-from-palace-to-museum-over-800-years/

罗浮宫的创想－从皇宫到博物馆的八百年

罗浮宫的创想－从皇宫到博物馆的八百年」旨在将罗浮宫博物馆从成立以来所具有的代表性和活力呈现于世。于香港文化博物馆所展出的藏品将会展示罗浮宫博物馆丰富多样的收藏。我们希望借着这次千载难逢的机会，展示罗浮宫不同时期的艺术瑰宝，让观众探索和了解罗浮宫源远流长的历史。

展览从罗浮宫各部门精选多项珍品，以探讨罗浮宫的发展— 从近代的重构工程及在建筑、功能和展览布局上的改变，到博物馆意念的萌芽，以及在弗朗索瓦一世和路易十四时期皇家收藏的诞生。「罗浮宫的创想」亦探讨拿破仑一世的贡献，及随后具前瞻性的「共和国」理念和学术思潮的兴起。在整个二十世纪，罗浮宫博物馆根据法国君王时期所确立的购藏政策，持续扩大其收藏。由此可见罗浮宫的发展与法国历史密不可分。

Event Date: Wednesday, April 26 - Monday, July 24, 2017

Pricing Info:  Adults: HK$20; Group of 20 people or more: HK$14; Students HK $10

Phone Number: 852-3678 0150

Place Address: Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin 香港新界沙田文林路一号香港文化博物馆

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