Description

Essentials about the Hong Kong Museum of History in brief

History buffs should not miss a visit to the Hong Kong Museum of History during a trip to Hong Kong. Covering an area of 7,000 square meters, the museum presents the interesting and eventful history of Hong Kong with over 4,000 exhibits, 750 graphics and many multimedia presentations. The Hong Kong Museum of History is located next to the Hong Kong Science Museum in the Tsim Sha Tsui district.

The exhibitions of the Hong Kong Museum of History

The permanent exhibition covers Hong Kong’s natural history, archaeology, ethnography and local history. The time span of the historical presentation ranges from the geological formation of Hong Kong about 400 million years ago to the reunification of Hong Kong with the People’s Republic of China in 1997. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Hong Kong Museum of History regularly presents changing themes in temporary special exhibitions. It is possible to access virtual exhibitions via the museum’s website.

Website

hk.history.museum

Opening hours

Admission fees

None.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Metro lines East Rail and West Rail: Stop Hung Hom

Metro line Tsuen Wan: Stop Jordan und Tsim Sha Tsui

Bus lines 5C, 8, 8A, 87D, 208, 271S, 973, N41X, N216, N241, N271 and N281: Stop Hong Kong Museum of History

By car:

The nearest parking garage is Concordia Plaza Car Park.