Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt, China sign agreement for major ancient Egyptian artifacts exhibition in Hong Kong
In a significant step towards strengthening the cultural and people-to-people ties between Egypt and China, officials from both countries have signed a new agreement to bring an extraordinary exhibition of ancient Egyptian treasures to Hong Kong.
The event, entitled "Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums," will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from November 18, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
The signing ceremony took place in Hong Kong in the presence of senior dignitaries, including Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, Dr. Louis Ng, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, Mr. Baher Sheweikhi, Consul General of Egypt in Hong Kong, Ms. Betty Fung, CEO of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, and senior representatives from both countries’ heritage sectors.
The exhibition will feature around 250 remarkable artifacts carefully selected from leading Egyptian museums: the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art, the National Museum in Suez, and the Sohag National Museum.
Also on display will be newly discovered relics from the Saqqara archaeological area, as well as a special selection of artifacts currently featured at the Shanghai Museum’s ongoing "On Top of the Pyramid: Civilization of Ancient Egypt" exhibit.
Visitors can look forward to three main themes: Royal Egypt, The Era of Tutankhamun, and Archaeological Discoveries from Saqqara. Highlights will include a towering statue of King Tutankhamun, the iconic "Scribe" statue, exquisite cat mummies, a striking figure of the goddess Bastet with musical rattles, an imposing statue of Akhenaten, and a likeness of the god Anubis. Many of these treasures will be on display outside Egypt for the very first time, offering an unprecedented cultural experience.
Speaking at a global press conference following the signing, Dr. Khaled emphasized the exceptional opportunity this exhibition presents for sharing over 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization with the world.
“This is more than an exhibition; it is a timeless dialogue celebrating the creativity and enduring values of two ancient civilizations,” he said. Dr. Khaled also noted the resounding success of Egypt’s current collaboration with the Shanghai Museum and voiced confidence that the Hong Kong exhibition would attract equally enthusiastic audiences—inviting visitors from across Asia and the world.
Adding his voice, Dr. Louis Ng expressed pride in this cultural partnership, underlining that both China and Egypt are cradles of human civilization whose histories are deeply interwoven. He described the forthcoming exhibition as a milestone in cultural exchange and a testament to the ongoing commitment to promoting mutual understanding through heritage.
Mr. Moamen Osman, Head of Egypt’s Museums Sector, shared further details, highlighting several star pieces set to delight visitors—including masterpieces being shown outside Egypt for the very first time.