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Hong Kong Museum of History
The Museum of History has surprised most tourists that visit it.
This photo of the Museum is from Slapjack at Flickr.com
This is a definite must for our next visit to Hong Kong. The Tripadvisor reviews are amazing. Many people say that they are amazed at how great the exhibits are. In fact some say "this is one of the best". The collections are well done and interesting. It takes you through the history of the city and the area around it, both geographically and culturally.
This photo of the Museum of History is from TripAdvisor.
You will wander through and learn about the opium wars, and the English colonization, to WW II and the occupation of the Japanese to how a modern Hong Kong grew to where it is today.
Sounds like a great thing to do on a really hot or rainy afternoon.
Make sure you check with the Museum for any temporary exhibits. When we visited the Museum of Art (Their sister organization) there was a great temporary exhibition showcasing the history of Louis Vuitton. It made the visit!
This attraction ranked #7 and 4 1/2 stars for things to do on Tripadvisor, with over 300 reviews.
Hong Kong Museum of History - Location, Hours and Prices
Location:
Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon. Take the MTR to the TST station and exit at B2. It is then a 10 minute walk along Cameron Road towards Tsim Sha Tsui East. The address is 100 Chatham Road South in Tsim Sha Tsui if you choose to take a taxi.
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday to Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm.
Closed on some public holidays so check before you go.
Admission Prices:
A whopping HK$10 for adults, HK$5 for students and seniors. FREE on Wednesdays!
If you purchase the Museum Discount Pass for about HK$30 you can visit here, the Heritage Museum, Museum of History, Museum of Art, The Science Museum and a few others, as many times as you would like for 1 week. That is a great deal, especially if you would like to visit more than 1 within a week.
This photo of the Museum is from TripAdvisor.
The Hong Kong Museum of History is a great vacation idea for families or couples when visiting the city.
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