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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


  • 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, Sat: 10am - 5pm

    Sun: 12nn - 5pm

    Thu, Public Holidays and University Holidays: Closed