Where is the Hong Kong Museum of History?
100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong (next to the Hong Kong Science Museum, Tsim Sha Tsui East)
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How do I get there?
The Museum is within walking distance of Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, Hung Hom or East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR stations. There are also bus and min-bus stops outside the Museum.
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A corner of the interior display of the Hong Kong Museum of History – modles of Fujian sea boat and painted trade boat
A Wedding
What are the opening hours?
Monday & Wednesday to Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday and public holiday: 10 am – 7 pm
Closed at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and on the first two days of the Chinese New Year
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How much is the admission fee?
Standard: $10
Concession: $5
Group Ticket: $7
Free admission on Wednesdays (except some special exhibitions)
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Uniform of HK Governor Edward Youde
Temple celebrations
Do I need to pay for the special exhibition?
Admission fee may be required for some special exhibitions.
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Do children need to buy tickets?
Free admission for children aged below 4
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An ancient style street scene in Hong Kong.
An old gramophone collected by the Hong Kong Museum of History
Can I apply for waiver of admission charges?
Schools, charitable or non-profit-making organizations registered in Hong Kong (with documentary proof) with a visiting group of 20 or more may apply in writing for waiver of the admission charges. Such application should be made at least 2 weeks before the proposed date of visit.
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Can I take photos inside the galleries?
You are allowed to take photos inside “The Hong Kong Story” Permanent Exhibition Galleries.
However, no camera stand should be brought into the galleries.
Video and audio recording are strictly prohibited at all Museum areas.
Photo-taking may not be allowed for some special exhibitions.
Enquiries: 2724 9042
Bronze pot
God puppet show
How can I access to Museum’s reference materials?
Our Resource Centre provides reference books, periodicals and audio-visual materials on Chinese and Hong Kong history, archaeology, ethnography, natural history and museology.Enquiries and making appointments: 2724 9009 or 2724 9033
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Are there any activities for the public?
We regularly organize a wide range of education and extension activities for the public, details of which may be referred to the Museum’s quarterly Newsletter.
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History Pepsi Cola Cooling Box
HK Museum of History Anglo Chinese Boundary Stone 1899 No 5 Milestone
How can I join the Museum’s docent programme?
Currently, we have a team of professional docents providing guided tour services for visitors. We will make announcement on our website and Newsletter when new recruitment programme is to be launched.Enquiries: 2724 9020
Where can I buy the Museum’s publications?
Available at the Museum Shop located at 1/F Main Lobby.
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How can I get the latest Museum news?
Museum’s quarterly Newsletter or website. Enquiries: 2724 9042
Hong Kong’s old streets
Steelyard balance
Street Opera
The Hong Kong Story permanent exhibition is a showcase of the dedicated hard work done by the Museum staff in the past years in collecting, preserving and researching the history and development of Hong Kong. Occupying an area of 7,000 m2, The Hong Kong Story comprises 8 galleries located on two floors. Through the display of over 4,000 exhibits with the use of 750 graphic panels, a number of dioramas and multi-media programmes, and enhanced with special audio-visual and lighting effects, The Hong Kong Story outlines the natural environment, folk culture and historical development of Hong Kong vividly. The exhibition, which is both entertaining and educational, starts telling the story from the Devonian period 400 million years ago and concludes with the reunification of Hong Kong with China in 1997. We sincerely invite you to this 400 million years of historical and cultural journey, and hope that it can arouse your interest in and introspection on the historical and cultural heritage of Hong Kong.
You may visit The Hong Kong Story in about 2 hours. However, if you would like to enjoy the 53 multimedia programmes featured in The Hong Kong Story, including theatre shows and interactive booths, you are advised to spare 3 to 4 hours.
Link to: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/History/en/ex_permanent.php
Location Map of Hong Kong Museum of History