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Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

The Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, located inside the beautiful lush Haiphong Road Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui district of Kowloon, is one of the oldest heritage museums. It was built more than a century ago under the British colonial rule. Once the site of British Army's Whitefield Barracks, the Heritage Discovery Centre is known for its permanent exhibition gallery, along with the thematic exhibitions gallery, lecture hall, and the reference library. Originally built as a colony for the British military, the Hong Kong government was given back the land which they used to house and construct the temporary premises of the Hong Kong Museum of History until 1998, when the present day museum complex was constructed and opened up to the public to share the proud story of the city’s fight against the colonial rulers. Housed in blocks S61 and S62, the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre now features a range of themes and topics, proudly displaying parts and pieces of the rich and vibrant history and culture of Hong Kong. Read More

Located in Sha Tin, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is the biggest museum in the city sitting on 7,500 square meters of land. Unlike most non-engaging museums, what distinguishes this from others is that it showcases a unique combination of art, culture, history with a multitude of activities and programs which serve wide-ranging interests of everyone. From beautifully preserved relics to interactive attractions and activities, Hong Kong Heritage museum is the quintessential modern-day treasury. Patterned with quaint Chinese architecture ‘Siheyuan’ of having a compound (with a central courtyard) while being enclosed between buildings on all 4 sides, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum aims at entertaining as well as enlightening the huge flock of visitors who come here all year round. A major bonus here comes in the form of the collaboration between the museum and the Bruce Lee Foundation wherein over 600 items from the cultural phenomenon and global icon’s memorabilia have been set up as a collection on display ranging from his letters and doodling notebooks to fight choreography sketches and exclusive interviews. Some major highlights of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum are the presentation of the Cantonese Opera, Chinese art pieces, old toy displays among several others. Read More

Depicting the vibrant history of trading and pioneered voyages of the maritime past of China, Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational and interactive establishment funded by the government as well as the International Shipping Community of Hong Kong. Positioning itself at the Pier 8 of the coast of Pearl River Delta in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum stands the cast of time displaying the preserves and collection of maritime heritage that narrate a tale about trade patterns and maritime history of China. The Museum houses about 1,000 artifacts and models that are displayed and aligned in form of 15 pro-active exhibits and galleries that document the history behind the development of boats, ships, trade and naval welfare around the Western Countries, Asia, and China. Visitors of all age groups can behold their muse and find something that peaks their interest while exploring the interesting facts about naval history and the present global trends affiliated to it. Read More

Hong Kong Museum of Art is located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, nestled among several important places of interest such as the Avenue of Stars, the Hong Kong Space Museum, and the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The Hong Kong Museum of Art is a guardian of Chinese culture, preserving fragments of happenings from the past in the form of art. The Hong Kong Museum of Art promotes an insight into the influence of ancient Chinese history and traditions on modern day Hong Kong. Through the plethora of fascinating exhibits, one is able to get an authentic understanding of the significance of sentiments attached to Hong Kong. This exclusive museum founded in 1962, has exhibits that are changed constantly, which provides a great variety to even a regular visitor. Read More

The Hong Kong Museum of History, located near the Hong Kong Science Museum, showcases the cultural heritage of Hong Kong through its various exhibits. The exhibits range from natural history to local history, ethnography and archaeology. The highlight of the museum is the thematic exhibitions is hosts on a regular basis. The semblance of the life-size structures inside the Hong Kong Museum of History and the contemporary looking building juxtaposes how far the country has come. The museum's "The Hong Kong Story" exhibition uses items spread across 8 galleries to show the history and development of the city from prehistoric years to the end of the 20th century, capturing the daily lives of the people through artefacts like pottery, utensils, furniture, boats, and replicas of villages and houses. Read More

Established in 1966 at Caine Lane at Mid-Levels, the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences is a declared monument showcasing the historical development of medical sciences in Hong Kong. It is one of the first museums in the world which compared the traditional Chinese approaches of medicines with that of the Western world. The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences is the site where Hong Kong’s historical fight against infectious diseases took place. The museum holds regular exhibitions to showcase the basic and advanced medical information. Housed in the Old Pathological Institute, the museum sits in a renovated three-storeyed Edwardian style building, which is another major highlight for the visitors. Read More

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is 60 meter-high giant Ferris wheel, situated at Hong Kong Central Pier 9, offering landscape-transcending views of the city from a top-shot perspective. It comprises of 42 modern and luxurious looking carriers or gondolas including a VIP gondola, capable of holding 8-10 people each which complete 3 rounds per trip/ride over the course of about 15-20 minutes. The highlight of Hong Kong Observation Wheel is the astounding day and night views of the ever changing Victoria Harbour. Every pod of the observation wheel is air-conditioned and the pace of the ride is smooth and relaxing. Hitching a ride at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel is probably one of the easiest and hassle free ways of getting a bird’s eye glimpse of the city’s vista. Read More

Hong Kong Park is a public park located in Cotton Tree Drive, in Hong Kong’s Central District. This 80,000 square metre facility houses lily ponds, cascading fountains, a children’s park, gorgeous gardens, a conservatory, and an aviary. It is perfect for families, couples and nature enthusiasts. The intricately designed park boasts of waterfalls, rivulets, and even a turtle lake. The flora and fauna is also a popular attraction, with over 80 species of birds in the aviary. The Forsgate Conservatory Greenhouse aims to educate and enthral visitors with its extensive display of plants from all around the world. The Museum of Tea Ware gives an amazing insight into the fancy brew. Comfortable benches around the Hong Kong Park are a perfect perch to enjoy a book or people-watch. Read More

Hong Kong has quite intensely been in the racing scene for about a century and a half now. The Hong Kong Racing Museum reflects this love for the sport and reveals the fascinating story behind the city’s biggest spectator sport via comprehensive exhibits. The museum also offers free guided tours for the first ones to grab their spots.

The Hong Kong Science Museum, located at Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, is a one-of-a-kind museum that is devoted to the science and modern technology. The exhibitions are divided into two categories - permanent and special exhibitions. The special exhibitions change each month to introduce new technological advancements, the entry fees for which differs. Among the many world-renowned exhibitions at Hong Kong Science Centre is a twin-tower Energy Machine that boasts a height of 22 meters and displays different energy forms by employing an array of state-of-the-art audio-visual effects. Visitors are encouraged to explore and discover exhibitions of interest as well as participate in various interactive activities designed for public entertainment. Read More