Join us at the museum’s first-ever Family Day with your children! This family carnival features the theme of traditional Chinese gardens, architecture, and mythical creatures. Both children and adults can explore various corners and galleries of the museum, taking part in creative workshops, giant puppet performances, art installations, and craft experiences. Participants will search for the footprints of mythical creatures while discovering the rich facets of Chinese traditional culture and architecture.
Visitors of all ages are welcome to transform into mythical creature trainers by wearing their own favourite animal costumes or bringing along their beloved stuffed animals. Complete creative missions and embark on a magical, playful journey of cultural exploration together!
Activities include:
| Mythical Creature Trainer Hat Workshop (Online Pre-registration Required) |
Learn about the ancient Chinese mythical creatures and create your own unique thematic hat to become a mythical creature trainer. |
| Mythical Creature Lightbox Workshop (Online Pre-registration Required)） |
Get inspired by the Imperial Garden and craft a unique scene featuring mythical creatures using silhouette cutting techniques. Experience how to utilise light and shadow to highlight the aesthetics of garden design |
| Mythical Creature Costume Play | Dress up in animal costumes or bring your beloved stuffed animals to complete designated missions. Have fun learning in the museum while creating cherished family memories. |
| Mythical Creature Face Painting | Children can select their favourite mythical creature design and have them painted on by face painters, instantly transforming into enchanting mythical beings. |
| Craft Experience | Unleash your creativity by combining various body parts of different mythical creatures to create your own unique beast. You can also paint a garden landscape protected by the phoenix, the king of birds. |
| Giant Puppet Show of Mythical Creature Legends | Go on an adventure with the two guardian deities of Chinese palace architecture, chuishou and yayu. Utilise their special abilities to protect the treasures of the Forbidden City! |
| Exploring Different Galleries | Engage in a playful exploration of “The Ways in Patterns: An Immersive Digital Exhibition From the Palace Museum” and “The Art of Armaments — Qing Dynasty Military Collection from the Palace Museum”. Track mythical creatures and collect supplies for an upgrade. |
| Large-Scale Mythical Creature Art Installations | Learn about dragons and lions, commonly found in garden architecture. Get up close and take photos with them to experience their cultural charm. |
