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Home » Things To Do » Arts & Culture » 12 of the best museums in Hong Kong

12 of the best museums in Hong Kong

24 February, 2021 by Expat Living 4 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/best-museums-hong-kong/

There’s a museum in Hong Kong to suit just about every interest – from art and science to tea and boats. You can also get some fascinating insights into the city, and (importantly!) keep the kids entertained. Here’s some more good news: many of the museums have free entry on Wednesdays, or you can get an annual pass. And museums are great for beating the heat or escaping the rain when the elements get a bit too extreme.

Museums in Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Museum of History offers a comprehensive guide to the history of the city
History buff? Don’t miss the Hong Kong Museum of History for a step back in time…

#1 Hong Kong Museum of History

This huge facility offers a comprehensive guide to the history of the city. It covers the archaeology, history, enthnography and natural history of the area, with visually interesting displays that even the youngest museum-goers will be engaged by.

100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
2724 9042 | hk.history.museum

#2 Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Located in Sha Tin, this museum houses a comprehensive collection divided into 12 exhibition galleries, with relics giving insights into the history and culture of Hong Kong and the South China region. It’s home to a special Bruce Lee exhibition too.

1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, New Territories
2180 8188 | heritagemuseum.gov.hk

#3 Hong Kong Maritime Museum

In its fitting location at Central’s Pier 8, this museum showcases the city’s seafaring history. It looks at the development of various boats and ships, as well as the importance of shipping to Hong Kong’s economy. Interactive displays make it a good family outing.

Central Pier 8, Central, Hong Kong Island
3713 2500 | hkmaritimemuseum.org

#4 Hong Kong Science Museum

This is one of the better museums for kids, as more than 70 percent of the 500 exhibits are hands-on and interactive. Young visitors will love the robotics, virtual reality and transportation displays. Look out for the 22m high twin-tower Energy Machine.

2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
2732 3232 | hk.science.museum

Museums in Hong Kong: Learn about Chinese tea drinking culture
If you fancy a cuppa, the tea museum is a must-visit

#5 Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Located in the grounds of Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House was built in the 1840s and is an excellent example of colonial architecture. It was converted into the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984 and is devoted to educating people about ceramic art and tea drinking culture. Pinkies up!

10 Cotton Tree Drive (inside Hong Kong Park), Central, Hong Kong Island
2869 0690 | 2869 6690 | lcsd.gov.hk

#6 Hong Kong Police Museum

The Hong Kong Police Museum on The Peak is a great one for history buffs, with displays looking at history of triads in the city, as well as a stuffed head of the “Sheung Shui Tiger”, shot in 1915 by two policeman. (Note: Access to the building is via a 55-step uncovered stairway.)

27 Coombe Road, The Peak, Hong Kong Island
2849 7019 | police.gov.hk

#7 Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery

This is a hit with young ones who enjoy getting a close up look at a fireboat. The Alexander Grantham was the flagship of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department sea rescue team from 1952 to 2002, and the gallery celebrates this city’s rich links with the harbour. It was closed for a period of time up to late August 2019 for large-scale maintenance work.

Quarry Bay Park, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island
2367 7821 | lcsd.gov.hk

#8 Hong Kong Racing Museum

Hong Kong’s love affair with racing is well known, so it’s fitting that there is a museum dedicated to 150 years of racing history. The venue adjoins the world-famous Happy Valley racetrack and looks at the history of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

2/F, Happy Valley Stand, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island
2966 8065 | corporate.hkjc.com

#9 Hong Kong Film Archive

Hong Kong’s rich cinematic history is celebrated at the film archive, one of the city’s most fascinating museums. Film buffs can enjoy four floors of exhibitions as well as screenings of old Hong Kong films.

50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong Island
2739 2139 | lcsd.gov.hk

#10 Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence

The Lei Yue Mun Fort was built by the British in the 1880s to protect Hong Kong from sea invasion and is now home to the Museum of Coastal Defence. It holds a permanent exhibition that looks back at 600 years of military history. While the museum is currently closed for a revamp (reopening 2020), there are plenty of outreach programmes and travelling exhibitions planned for the closure period; see the website for more info.

175 Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island
2569 1500 | hk.coastaldefence.museum

#11 Hong Kong Space Museum

After an extended closure for renovation, the Hong Kong Space Museum has re-opened to the public. The egg-shaped dome has been one of the most recognised landmarks on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront since it opened in 1980. It has a planetarium and an Omnimax theatre where it screens films. There’s also a replica of a space shuttle nose and cockpit. Regular extension activities are hosted throughout the year.

10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
2721 0226 | lcsd.gov.hk

#12 Hong Kong Museum of Art

The Hong Kong Museum of Art reopened its doors in November 2019 after a massive makeover. Situated on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, and with an impressive glass façade, the museum has increased its size by 40 percent, with five new galleries. Housing one of the largest collections of Chinese art and antiquities in the world, it has a section dedicated to Hong Kong art, and a calligraphy collection.

10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
2721 00116 | hk.art.museum


Looking for more things to do in Hong Kong? Check out some top Hong Kong beaches!


Categories: Arts & Culture Things To Do Tags: Exhibitions Family Fun Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Hong Kong Film Archive Hong Kong Heritage Museum Hong Kong Maritime Museum Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence Hong Kong Museum of History Hong Kong Police Museum Hong Kong Racing Museum Hong Kong Science Museum Hong Kong Space Museum Museums

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