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Things to do in Hong Kong, China: The Best Museums
Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 579 reviews
The Heritage Museum houses exhibits covering art, history and culture. Guided tours and activities for children are offered.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum was closed for nearly 3 months due to the 4th wave of the Covid-19 pandemic locally. Having recently reopened to the public we took opportunity to visit in order to view a couple of temporary exhibitions that were soon scheduled to be finished. The Heritage Museum is now open with Special Opening Arrangements which includes limiting which permanent galleries are available, limiting entry numbers and opening hours of 10am to 5pm daily (closed on Tuesdays). Museum entry is free to the public. For starters, the permanent collections at the Heritage Museum are pretty good. We have always particularly enjoyed the 2/F T.T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, a fine collection of over 700 pieces of antiquity representing various dynasties and time periods as far back as 3,000 years. You will see pottery, bronze, jade, celadon, ceramics all displayed very nicely for viewing. It is a very impressive collection, one that we are always happy to spend time viewing when at the museum. Allow 30-45 minutes for viewing, up to an hour or more if you have particular interest in antiquity. On the occasion of this visit, we concentrated the majority of our time on several temporary exhibitions which are scheduled to end shortly. The Hand-in-Hand for Benevolence – Tung Wah's Fundraising Culture and Social Development (until 7 March 2021) provided a nice timeline with visual representations of its 150 year history in Hong Kong. The exhibit begins with the origins and grassroots function of providing medical, educational and other social services to the local Chinese community from the late 19th century through the 20th century where it became more active in humanitarian efforts both locally and abroad. The end of the exhibition focuses on the Tung Wah's evolving into an important organiser of mass entertainment, in particular opera galas, as a means for creating charity drives. Overall, it is a nicely organised exhibition that should be particularly appealing to local residents in Hong Kong. Allow 15-30 minutes to cover this exhibition depending on your interest. The 20/20 Hong Kong Print Art Exhibition (until 22 March 2021) is a neatly curated showcase centred around the 20 questions and answers about the world print art, complemented by works of local artists dating from the 1940s to recent times. We particularly liked the earlier relief prints and found visual illustrations informative and interesting. This exhibition will easily occupy 30-45 minutes of your time, potentially longer for art students and fan of art. The Between the Lines - The Legends of Hong Kong Printing (until 22 March 2021) is an informative exhibition showcasing the under appreciated history of Hong Kong Type with particular focus on moveable type and lithography. Several historic print machines are showcased as well as early colonial era prints and poster works for visitors to enjoy. The highlight for me was seeing the extremely rare copy of the English World's first Dictionary of the Chinese Language (1815). This is the the works of historically important Englishman Robert Morrison who while living in Macau led the introduction of letterpress printing in southern China. Allow 15-45 minutes for this exhibition depending on your interest. Overall, this was another rewarding visit to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, a place that I find worth visiting each year to enjoy the permanent collections as well as the interesting array of temporary collections that pass through the museum's doors each year.
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3. Sheung Yiu Folk Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Evierl - Hong Kong, China
If you are looking for one of those great little Hong Kong moments, I definitely recommend a visit to this Sai Kung museum which is really more of a house than a museum. It is a short walk from the entrance of the Sai Kung Country Park. We were lucky to have Eddie Wong (bilingual) walk us through it and give us a detailed explanation of the house as well as a bit of a history lesson. Really fascinating as he made the Hakka lifestyle and house come to life. Afterwards you can take a lovely walk on any of the many trails in the Country Park. Great experience for all ages!
4. Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
5. Airport Core Programme Exhibition Centre
6. Sam Tung Uk Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Old rural walled village that has been turned into a museum
Reviewed By normakk - Brisbane, Australia
Take MTR to Tsuen Wan Station & walk a few minutes. The videos & displays of local history & culture are very educational & beautifully presented. I spent about 2 hrs in this small place & thoroughly enjoyed it. Walk by footbridge to Tsuen Wan West MTR station to Tin Shui Wai Station to visit the Ping Shan Heritage Trail.
7. Hong Kong Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Leonhkny - Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong's railway museum is off the beaten path. At the centre of old Tai Po, it is around 10 minute walk from either Tai Po Market or Tai Wo MTR stations. It showcases the history and evolution of the city's railway system. The highilght is the historic trains once serving the route to China. The Chinese temple-like building that houses the museum is the old Tai Po Market station.
8. Aviation Discovery Centre
9. Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery
10. Tai O Rural Committee Historical and Cultural Showroom
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