June 4th Museum forced to close after political opposition
The June 4th Museum, the only permanent memorial to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, has been forced to close after less than two years of operation. The Hong Kong-based museum faced political opposition from tenants in its building and legal challenges over building permits that the Hong Kong Alliance can no longer afford to fight. Organizers are now raising funds to relocate to a larger space.
Key facts
- June 4th Museum is the only permanent memorial to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
- The museum opened less than two years ago.
- It faced political opposition from tenants in the same building.
- The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China can no longer afford lawsuits over building permits.
- Organizers are raising funds to move to a larger space.
- The museum is located in Hong Kong.
Entities
Institutions
- June 4th Museum
- Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China
- Hyperallergic
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China