Hong Kong Museum of History
Hong Kong Museum of History
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The area
Neighbourhood: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the major tourist and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a high concentration of hotels, retail shops and commercial offices – it’s a busy and bustling neighbourhood that never sleeps. On the surface, Tsim Sha Tsui seems to only feature an abundant number of high-end retail stores selling designer brands and jewelry, owing to its popularity with high-budget shopping tours. However, it also contains a diverse range of attractions for the entire family. Whether taking a walk in Kowloon Park, exploring museums, going shopping or grabbing a bite to eat – Tsim Sha Tsui has something for everyone.
How to get there
- Hung Hom • 6 min walk
- Jordan • 9 min walk
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- BarrySingapore, Singapore351 contributionsExhibition on VERY OLD Chinese civilisationsChanced upon this place just before lunch 🙂 It was supposedly a quick visit but WOW, I have now learnt that China’s history is crazy LONG 🤣 The FREE exhibit was about the Xia, Shang, Zhou ancient civilisations that predates even the Qin dynasty and the Three Kingdoms! 😱 It was interesting to view their primitive cooking, hunting, ceremony and survival tools, which made me appreciate how far we have progressed as a human race altogether! 🌏Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 4 July 2024
- fire-tower3,480 contributionsWe found it interesting going through this exhibitionThe permanent exhibits at the History Museum are closed for renovation, but there is currently a free exhibition on the Ancient Civilisation of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties in Henan Province. We found it interesting going through this exhibition, to though not everyone may appreciate it. You can club this visit together if you intend to visit the Science Museum next door.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 8 July 2024
- Dan LBunbury, Australia9,012 contributionsPRC 75 years Glorious Voyage Exhibition.Closed when we visited in 2023 and in 2024 it featured the "PRC 75 years Glorious Voyage", or the "Splendid Achievements of the People's Republic of China in its 75 years, the emphasis being on the National Security Exhibition Gallery. It was overall a very interesting exhibition featuring space and the Hall of Fame of brave astronauts, a robot dog, miniature versions of icebreakers, submersibles, aircraft, militaria, and more. Very interesting and guides very helpful.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 December 2024
- olegkrylovUfa, Russia20,755 contributionsExcellent museumThis museum is a great introduction to Hong Kong. It offers an incredible overview of the Territory's history, from the Neolithic period to the retrocession in 1997 (although the most modern period is less well documented), thanks to late 19th-century furniture and life-size reconstruction of Hong Kong's colonial streets. The museum also focuses on the various Chinese cultures that cohabit in Hong Kong.Visited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 26 December 2024
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Navee
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Solo
I love going to museums on trips. This museum is by far one of the best I've been to, it is top tier! I spent half a day there, learned so some.
They have actual rail cars, tea taverns and such that they strip from the original location and moved into the museum, these are not replicas! Which blew my mind. It's very interactive. I loved it and can't wait to go back when I make my next trip.
They have actual rail cars, tea taverns and such that they strip from the original location and moved into the museum, these are not replicas! Which blew my mind. It's very interactive. I loved it and can't wait to go back when I make my next trip.
Written 13 October 2023
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TheTunaFiles
Perth, Australia45 contributions
Dec 2019
I would recommend visiting the HK Museum of History early on in your visit so that you get an appreciation for the history of China and Hong Kong. HK is young and has so much rapid growth is such a short period of time. The display are excellent and all have an English version.
Written 2 January 2020
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Luke
Manchester, UK615 contributions
Jan 2020
Fascinating museum, with a collection reflecting the complete history of this great city. It’s a big museum, and you should definitely devote a good couple of hours when exploring, I found the exhibits interesting and informative, with plenty of stuff to keep younger people engaged too. It’s free to get in, which is amazing value for money.
Written 5 December 2020
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步行 | Wanderer
Mexico City, Mexico49 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
I went in late July in 2024. There was only two very small exhibit open on the ground floor. The exhibitions themselves were not too bad, but mostly geared towards kids. The entire museum was otherwise under renovation.
Getting here was kind of ridiculous by the subway, so I was really disappointed that it is closed after a long journey.
Getting here was kind of ridiculous by the subway, so I was really disappointed that it is closed after a long journey.
Written 25 July 2024
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China23,266 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Hong Kong's history museum is currently under renovation. While the section on local history is unavailable, it now houses a small collection of Chinese antiquities from Henan province. The exhibition on ancient bronze ware, however, is somehow unrelatable to most foreign visitors. The collection mainly caters to the local Chinese audience. Tourists may want to come at a later period.
Written 7 April 2024
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Biscuits11
Australia31 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Great little museum with interesting and educational exhibits. Lots of info about the Opium Wars and Japanese occupation as well as displays about different HK ethnic groups/tribes.
Makes for a great morning/afternoon of learning.
Makes for a great morning/afternoon of learning.
Written 23 January 2020
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robby321
Burnaby, Canada542 contributions
Dec 2019
Well the main HK History section is free, so right away, that's good. Really in-depth histories of the peoples and area/geography of HK. Really great cultural displays where we learned about why my wife and I had to do all these wedding traditions lol
Also paid I think $10HKD for the Treasures of Afghanistan exhibit. That was Truly Excellent.
Also paid I think $10HKD for the Treasures of Afghanistan exhibit. That was Truly Excellent.
Written 14 January 2020
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LoriT2011
Raleigh, North Carolina43 contributions
Dec 2019
We had a rainy day and visited this museum. The museum has beautiful exhibits and displays about the history of Hong Kong. We spent a lot of time reading everything. Displays are also in English. We learned a lot about the people and culture of Hong Kong.
Written 3 January 2020
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jenkle89
Hendaye, France416 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A really interesting place to visit and learn all about the history of Hong Kong, starting from millions of years ago to present day Hong Kong. Lots of information and well explained, video clips, interactive games and life size models of a HK Junk, shops, tea room, hair salon, bank etc etc. Well worth going to see, we went on a Wednesday and the entrance was free.
Written 19 January 2020
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DianneKamerling
Cooroy, Australia138 contributions
Jan 2020
Walked here from our hotel in Nathan Road, thinking we would spend maybe one hour there, but it was over three hours later that we came out. From the beginning to end, the exhibits and story was so well set out and explained, in a very interesting way. Also it is free entrance
Written 16 February 2020
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Which part of the Hong Kong is the best to look for hotels to stay in during our visit to the city
Written 25 March 2018
We stayed in Kowloon at the Hotel Icon, probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in.
If you stay in Kowloon near the Harbour or a Metro stop its pretty convenient for everywhere.
Written 28 March 2018
Should we use a private guide? Do you have guides that we can book if required? There are eight in our group and we would like to meet at the museum at 10 am, Jan 31, 2017. Thank you.
Written 15 January 2018
The museum have guided tours during the day that are free. We did one and it was very informative and better than reading the captions on the displays. You can get the details from their website.
Written 15 January 2018
I've just visited the museum website and wondering if the permanent exhibition is now closed for renovation or open regularly???
Written 19 December 2017
It's confusing a lot of people. The renovation is still at the planning stage.
The museum is business as usual. It still closes Tuesdays though.
Written 20 December 2017
We are planning to visit later this month and will be coming from the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel.
1) Is there currently a fee to enter the permanent exhibitions?
2) Can you recommend a way using the ferry?
Thanks!
Written 21 March 2017
We stayed at the Hotel Icon, so we just walked over.
Since you're staying near the airport, a cab ride would be around $200 HKD.
Uber is available at very competitive rates and most with very clean vehicles and very helpful and friendly drivers. We had used Uber extensively during our 2 week stay.
As for the museum, we were waved in at no charge! It was free to roam throughout the Permanent Exhibits.
There may be a very nominal $7 HKD fee for Special Exhibits. That's less than a US dollar.
The museum has a web site that will give you even more precise details.
Have fun!
Written 31 March 2017
Hi,haw maney dollars the excursion in tne that country ?
Written 31 December 2016
Если вы из Молдавии, то, наверное, понимаете, по-русски?
Гонконг очень дорогой город. Отели стоят недешево. Мы бронировали отель за пол-года до поездки со скидками. Обычно стоимость небольшого двухместного номера в нормальной гостинице недалеко от метро колеблется от 80 до 4000 долларов США. Мы брали за 85$ номер недалеко от пирсов Стар Фэрри. Это практически центр. А по поводу экскурсий и музеев, то многие музеи бесплатны для посещения, а то, что платно, достаточно дорого. В Гонконг нужно брать много денег, иначе путешествие может превратиться в ежедневные расчёты, как бы не остаться без копейки))))
Written 26 January 2017
Hello, is the entire permanent exhibition under renovation now?
Written 9 November 2016
Hi,
The HK Museum of Art opposite the Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui is closed. But this is the HK Museum of History and Culture. It was fully open when I visited it ten days ago.
Written 11 November 2016
What's the easiest way to get to the museum from the airport? Tks!
Written 8 August 2016
You can take the bus (A21) from the airport and get off at the 18th stop (Hong Kong Science Museum) which is just next to Hong Kong Museum of History. :)
Written 8 August 2016
May I know what is the easiest way from Auberge Discovery Bay Hotel to the Museum of History? Is it possible to take the 25mins ride ferry to Central and then a train to Museum?
Thanks!
Elisa
Written 3 August 2016
Get off the MTR at Jordan AND walk EAST ON Austin road 3 long blocks. You will run into the corner of it. Now look for the front door entrance. Check this fact. Wednesday's are free then pay for the extra exhibit on Pompaiei.
Plan at least 3 hrs. Eat lunch inside. You will love the waiters in training. They are special needs girls AND boys. DON'T skip the gift shop. Take a picture on the " mosaic" steps which advertise the Pompan exhibit.
Written 3 August 2016
Hi, I wanted to ask about the tickets to the museums are there certain places that specialise in selling tickets sometimes with discounts and if there is which would you recommend or is it to better to book online?
Thank you :)
Written 4 March 2016
The museum is free on Wednesdays. On other days, just turn up and pay at the door. The museum is well worth the effort, although the catering in the cafe is very sub-standard. Plenty of other eateries a short walk away.
Written 6 March 2016
YuunaC
Kaunas, Lithuania
Hi,
is there a place to safely leave a suitcase during the visit?
Written 24 March 2015
We did not need to check any bags. I suggest that you ring ahead and ask. It may depend on the size of your case as to the level of "safety"
Written 25 March 2015
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