Hong Kong Heritage Museum
1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Located in Shatin, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is built as a traditional siheyuan house. The museum focuses on the art, history, and culture of the New Territories and Hong Kong, with a particular focus on art, Cantonese opera, popular culture, and cultural heritage.
The Basics
The museum has about 80,000 square feet (7,500 square meters) of exhibition space across 12 galleries, six of which are permanent. Highlights include a gallery of Chinese art with ancient Chinese ceramics, glass, and bronzes; a hall devoted to Cantonese opera; and the Children’s Discovery Gallery, with interactive play zones for children. Special exhibitions range from fashion to Bruce Lee to Japanese animation. The museum houses a 350-seat theater and hosts talks and performances.
Things to Know Before You Go
Admission to the museum's permanent exhibitions is free; special exhibitions may charge a fee.
Use of flash photography, tripods, and recording videos is prohibited.
On-site facilities include restrooms, a cafe, and gift shop.
The museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible; both are provided free of charge.
Free WiFi is available at the museum.
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is separate from the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center, located in Kowloon Park.
How to Get There
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is located in Shatin, New Territories. Take the MTR to Che Kung Temple Station (Exit A) and walk about five minutes, or to Shatin Station (Exit A) and walk about 15 minutes. By bus, take the KMB 80M, or Green minibus 68K.
When to Get There
The museum is open daily, except Tuesdays (unless it’s a public holiday), and the first two days of Chinese New Year. The museum is rarely crowded, so it’s a good option when other attractions are busy.
Branch Museums
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum also includes two branch museums, the Hong Kong Railway Museum and Sheung Yiu Folk Museum. The Hong Kong Railway Museum, located in the town center of Tai Po Market, is an open-air museum. The Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, located in Sai Kung Country Park, features an original Hakka village from the 19th century.
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