Pacific Basin Free Family Fun Day 2024

On 23 June 2024, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) offers free admission to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer as to raise public awareness and pay tribute to seafarers. A series of activities and souvenirs will be offered for children and their families to enjoy and learn more about the industry and maritime history in Hong Kong, including docent tours, game booths, marine movie screening, self-portrait workshop, storytelling, treasure hunt worksheets for children and much more. Highlighted activities such as “Explore the Marine World with the Robot” and “Simulator Experience” will also be offered.

Marine transportation is the core of the global supply chain and plays an important role in daily transportation. The annual Day of the Seafarer was established by the International Maritime Organization in 2010, aimed to show appreciation to the work of seafarers around the world, show gratitude for their contributions to international maritime trade and world economic development, and enhance public attention to maritime affairs.

Sponsored by Hong Kong-based Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Seamen’s Union and Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) of Transport and Logistic Bureau, HKMM opens its door for free to the public on 23 June 2024 to show gratitude to seafarers and share maritime knowledge to the public. Pacific Basin is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of modern Handysize and Supramax dry bulk vessels. Visitors can talk to young cadets learning more about seafarers' daily work and shipping knowledge, and experience knot-tying, sextant and compass navigation from the professional seafarers at Pacific Basin game booths.

Highlighted events include “Explore the Marine World with the Robot”. Our robot will bring you to an adventure in the marine world to meet marine wildlife and explore their habitats. Through this S.T.R.E.A.M. experience, children can learn more about our Ocean and the fundamental principles of coding. Moreover, “Simulator Experience” allows visitors to steer a variety of ships in our venue, including container barge, high-speed boat or even the famous historic Star Ferry, and learn the various roles of seafarers in the simulator to experience an immersive and authentic “sea journey” through Hong Kong waters and the Victoria Harbour waterfront!

Programme Details:

Advanced queuing for tickets required:

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1. Simulator Experience

Location: Ship Bridge Simulator, A Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Session 1: 10:30 – 11:30

Session 2: 12:00 – 13:00

Session 3: 15:00 – 16:00

Session 4: 16:30 – 17:30

Advanced queueing for tickets is required – 12 participants per session. Tickets will be distributed at Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery 30 mins before session start on first-come first-served basis.

Each visitor can only participate in one session. All tickets have to be collected in person and cannot be collected for someone else.

2. Self Portrait Workshop

Location: Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery, B Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Session 1: 11:00 – 12:50 Session 2: 13:00 – 14:50

Session 3: 15:10 – 17:00

Advanced queueing for tickets is required – 30 units per session (1-4 people per unit). Tickets will be distributed at Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery 30 mins before session start on first-come first-served basis.

Each visitor can only participate in one session. All tickets have to be collected in person and cannot be collected for someone else.

No registration required. Join on the day:

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3. Explore the Marine World with the Robot

Location: Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery, B Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Time: 14:00 – 16:00

Each session lasts for 15 minutes; 8 participants per session. Onsite queueing, first-come first-served.

4. Marine Movie Screening

Location: Blue Ocean Hall, A Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Session 1: 10:00 – 11:00

Session 2: 12:00 – 14:00

Session 3: 16:00 – 18:00

5. Treasure Hunt Worksheet

Location: Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery, B Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Time: 10:00 – 18:00

6. Pacific Basin Game Booth

Location: Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery, B Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Time: 11:00 -17:00

7. Hong Kong Seamen’s Union Game Booth

Location: Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery, B Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Time: 11:00 -17:00

8. Docent Tours

Location: Starting and gathering point at Lobby, B Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Session 1: 11:00 – 12:00

Session 2: 14:00 – 15:00

Session 3: 15:00 – 16:00

Session 4: 16:00 – 17:00

9. Storytelling – Little Carmen’s Maritime Dream

Location: Blue Ocean Hall, A Deck, Hong Kong Maritime MuseumTime: 14:00 – 15:00

Language: English

10. Seafarer's Human Library: The pulse of young seafarer

Location: Blue Ocean Hall, A Deck, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Session 1: 11:00 – 11:45

Session 2: 15:00 – 15:45

Language: Cantonese

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