Hong Kong Museum of History
(香港歷史博物館)
History Museum
尖沙咀, Tsim Sha Tsui
"The first four areas are just geology and archaeology."(7 Tips)"fascinating HK history"(3 Tips)
"free admissions during Wednesdays!"(2 Tips)
"Nice history lesson on HK"(2 Tips)
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Michael MamuricApril 6, 2015One of the best museums in HK! Apparently, free admissions during Wednesdays! Otherwise, the ticket price is a very affordable 10 HKD. Either way (whether you pay or not), the experience is worth it!Upvote9Downvote
Liz Manzano💋December 28, 2015One of the best museum i have been too! Cheap entrance for only 10 dollars. don't missed the 3rd floor you will see a lot of old stuff and lots of history rooms about British and japanese warUpvote7Downvote
Nate SMay 15, 2016When traveling, I normally only visit museums on rainy days. Not the case with this museum- GO! Skip the ground floor, start at area #5. Plan to stay two hours.Upvote6Downvote
Alexis SoglJuly 20, 2018This museum is phenomenal. It shows you everything from the point that the island was geographically formed to today. You can even walk into sets that show what the city was like in that time period.Upvote2Downvote
KAllynJuly 3, 2016Short attention span? Narrow your visit to The Hong Kong Story permanent exhibition and move quickly through the first floor. Upper level is well worth the modest price of admission.
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Jane BosmansApril 11, 2018Take a walk through the history of Hong Kong, you’ll start at the beginning of times and end with the current situation. Definitely worth a visit to get the know the city and her history.Upvote2Downvote
John CorbinJune 9, 2013Truly a premium museum experience. All exhibits are well planned and executed along a guided, harmonious recommended path, unlike other museums which are quite chaotic. Exceptionally premium.Upvote9Downvote
Winnie Ka MingFebruary 22, 2015Fantastic museum - super good introduction to the history of Hong Kong. Definitely a must if you want to know the city a bit more than shopping ;)Upvote2Downvote
Moses LeeNovember 23, 2018The museum is completely bursting with exhibits of Hong Kong History. Plus, since it's located next to the Hong Kong Science museum, you can fit two museum trips into one day!Upvote1Downvote
Alison FlammNovember 12, 2016In the main exhibit, you may want to go quickly through parts 1-3, as 4+ have a ton to offer and deserve a lot of time.Upvote2Downvote
Ivan NSeptember 16, 2015Very comprehensive script, time span from stone age until modern time, with some fine antiquities collection. And free admission on Wednesday !Upvote1Downvote
Jan Shaw-FlammNovember 18, 2016Unless you're a geology fan, breeze through the first rooms about geological history and get to the cultural rooms. There's a whole grocery store from 2009 and a Chinese medicine shop from 1980.Upvote1Downvote
Henry LeeJune 13, 2012For a complete natural, geological, and human historical perspective at what makes Hong Kong the metropolis it is today, spend a few hours in this museum in Kowloon: there really is something for allUpvote5Downvote
Timothy ChanAugust 20, 2014A highlight of my HK visit. I don't typically love museums but found this one to be very interesting. Worth a visit and super cheap. $10 HKD.Upvote1Downvote
Alex DobyanMay 7, 2016Super cheap and you can learn a ton about HK history. The exhibits about the modern era are especially fascinating.Upvote1Downvote
David GardinerFebruary 14, 2017The cafe here is really traditional and they use disabled staff. I love to eat in the cafe here.Upvote2Downvote- David GardinerFebruary 3, 2017Great fun, lots to see and do. History explained in big exhibitions you walk into and through. The cafe here is good.
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Rick ManzanoJanuary 4, 2016Only 10HKD but soo worth it! Will be sure to go back here and will alot more time.
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HowieNovember 5, 2014I'd might be biased as a person of HK-heritage. But I learned a lot about the environment my family grew up in. First section might be a bit boring but towards the end it is about everyday life in HK.UpvoteDownvote
Yuki NgayNovember 22, 2012Clear information on HK's history. If you belong to a New Territories clan, the Cantonese opera, wedding ceremonies, village houses, Tin Hau and other festivals are a common sight :-)Upvote2Downvote
CrazycatJanuary 8the real history of HK was replaced with propaganda. The temporary exhibition may worth a visit, was old photos when I visited which at least are realUpvoteDownvote
Robert WAugust 20, 2016The museum has something for everyone, depending on your interests. History buffs may want to largely skip the first floor and move to 2nd.UpvoteDownvote
Almog TlumakFebruary 7, 2018Cool exhibition that explains hong kong history through life size articles, like a small street etc.
UpvoteDownvote- 高手놀리밑™January 17, 2016Nice history lesson on HK from its beginnings, through to the Japanese occupation and to modern times.Upvote1Downvote
Hans DijksmanAugust 20, 2011Very nice exhibition of real like streets from the historic periods of Hong Kong and there's airco. So if its too hot outside, visit this museum ;-)Upvote5Downvote
Rickard JonssonOctober 5, 2016Great museum which takes you from prehistoric times to modern Hong Kong and it is free!UpvoteDownvote
LiuJanuary 9, 2017Came for the British Airways exhibition. It's rather small in scale but quite informative. Recommend to take a guided tour if you don't like reading XDUpvoteDownvote
Eat With LoveMarch 1, 2016If you finished all the plans in Hong Kong, it is one of options to kill your time. You can spend a half day by $10.UpvoteDownvote
ptFebruary 23, 2019really well done telling the story of HK. it's also completely free!Upvote1Downvote- Brad HSeptember 30, 2010If you're strapped for time, skip through the bottom level and go to the 2nd level starting with area #5. The first four areas are just geology and archaeology. Interesting but not unique.Upvote17Downvote
CrystalJune 12, 2018A great place to visit to understand the history and evolution of Hong Kong. And it’s free!UpvoteDownvote
Shing Yau LimJune 9, 2014Suitable for student. Free Entrance on Wednesdays and closed on Tuesdays. Definitely worth to pay for it, Only at HKD$10/pax.UpvoteDownvote
Anthony K ✌️January 4, 2016It's a great starting point, before exploring hong kong to learn some context about where you're about to walk around.UpvoteDownvote
Ernest OppetitJune 27, 2013Worthwhile. 5$ entry for students. The first couple of rooms are kind of Geology 101.We preferred the upstairs part of the exhibition, on the 20th century stuff.UpvoteDownvote
Gregory K.December 2, 2015Museum has a strong story telling of exploring the full history of Hong Kong. It's pretty well done
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When the public areas are closed for major exhibitions, like "The Majesty of All Under Heaven", there is still refuge from the hot weather in the museum shop!Upvote3Downvote
Alan Mac AilbheOctober 1, 2013Free exhibition on the history of Hong Kong franchised buses hosted at the main lobby of the museum.
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Stephen RodwellJanuary 6, 2017Great exhibitions and video presentations! Loved the place.
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Keep your eye for changing exhibitions, they sometimes how some international shows
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Sander IwaseNovember 20, 2017Amazingly good. A very immersive museum about Hong kong history.UpvoteDownvote
Rasmus OttoJanuary 14, 2016Definitely worth it for 10hkd. Unless you have a specific interest in geology, just can skip the first half.UpvoteDownvote- hinyan wongJanuary 16, 2014'Images Through Time' is a well curated exhibition. Well worth the time. And the catalogue is hefty too.UpvoteDownvote
Tabitha JohnsonNovember 7, 2015Whole ground floor is dedicated to prehistory. Modern historical documents and artifacts are on the upper levels.UpvoteDownvote- Boon KohJanuary 6, 2016Skip first three sections - about geology - and start at #4 for fascinating HK historyUpvoteDownvote
JJuly 28, 2017The permanent exhibits are well-made espeically the recreation of old Hong KongUpvoteDownvote
Loriah PopeJuly 26, 2017Very interesting and extensive free exhibit on the history of Hong Kong.UpvoteDownvote
Priya DharshiniMay 2, 2016Very informative museum. Do it on the first day before visit other attractionsUpvoteDownvote
Martin JonassonOctober 11, 2017A great museum to see and understand the history of Hong Kong.UpvoteDownvote
Dawn BeyDecember 5, 2012Very enjoyable :) free on Wednesdays! There's English subtitles for everything so don't rent the audio guide :)Upvote2Downvote
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