Hong Kong Museum of History

The centerpiece of the Hong Kong Museum of History is the “Hong Kong Story,” a permanent collection of eight galleries with over 3,700 exhibits, including hundreds of life-size dioramas and re-creations. Videos, graphics, and multimedia displays offer additional insights into various themes and exhibits. In addition to the permanent exhibit, the museum has a changing rotation of special exhibitions, as well as a wide range of educational programs and lectures.

• The Hong Kong Museum of History offers free admission to its permanent exhibition; special exhibitions may charge a separate fee.

• Audio tours are available for rent in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and Japanese.

• Guided tours are offered twice daily in Cantonese, and once a day on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in English and Mandarin.

• On-site facilities include restrooms, a gift shop, and a café.

• The museum is wheelchair accessible.

• Free Wi-Fi is available at the museum.

The Hong Kong Museum of History is located in Tsim Tsa Tsui East. Take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station (exit B2) and walk for about 20 minutes, to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (exit P2) and walk for about 15 minutes, or to Jordan Station (exit D) and walk for about 20 minutes. A number of buses stop near the museum.

The Hong Kong Museum of History is open daily, except Tuesdays (unless it’s a public holiday) and the first two days of Chinese New Year. The museum is rarely crowded, so it’s a good option when other attractions are busy. Many visitors combine a visit here with a visit to the Hong Kong Science Museum next door.

There are quite a few impressive exhibits at the museum. Highlights include a reconstruction of a Hakka family’s house, a re-creation of the annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival (including bun towers), a double-decker tram, a full-size fishing junk, and a Cantonese opera theater.