Thanks to the colonial history of Hong Kong there are many museums. On Hong Kong Island there are five museums that I think are worth discussing.

 

• Hong Kong Film Archive Museum

Have you watched black and white films before? Hong Kong Film Archive provides a lot of such kinds of films for you to watch. After watching historical films, you will get to know more about how citizens from all walks of Hong Kong life lived. Also, you can have a look at some exhibitions such as Leung Sing Bor, a renowned Cantonese opera performer. The exhibitions are interesting.

How to go: Take the MTR to the Sai Wan Ho Station and walk 15 minutes

Entry fee: Free entry (But you have to pay $15 to watch a movie)

 

• Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Tea is a well-known drink in China and Hong Kong. Can you imagine how people prepared tea in the past? This museum shows how people made tea throughout different dynasties. Go and visit the museum if you love tea!

How to go: Take the MTR to Admiralty Station and go to exit C1. Go to Hong Kong Park. The museum is in the park.

Entry fee: Free entry

 

• Law Uk Folk Museum

Law UK is a house which is owned by the Hakka family. If you are curious about the secret life of an ordinary Hakka family in the 18 century, you are most welcome to visit this museum.

How to go: Take the MTR to Chai Wan Station, a 5 minutes’ walk from the B Exit

Entry fee: Free entry

 

• Hong Kong Correlation Services Museum

Have you ever imagined about the cruel punishments of the past? When people did something wrong, they would be whipped by Cat of nine tails﹙九尾鞭﹚. It would rip and tear the skin from the back of a victim. Some prisoners would be shamed and punished on the street. After a while some suggested that prisoners had to have their rights respected. Some wanted punishment abolished. If you want to know more about the history of the penal system in Hong Kong, why don’t you go to this museum?

How to go: Take Bus Travel Route No.6, 6X or 260 at Exchange Square Bus Terminus in Central and get off at the bus stop near Stanley Prison. Just walk across the road from the bus stop to reach the museum at 45 Tung Tau Wan Road.

Entry fee: free entry

 

• Hong Kong Maritime Museum

There are many special exhibitions in this museum. Nowadays, there is a Sino-US trade war. Have you ever imagined the relationship between China and the US in ancient time? China’s tea caused a very influential event which is called The Boston Tea Party﹙波士頓茶葉事件﹚. After that, the American Revolutionary War happened! This museum features the history of trade. If you are interested in knowing the history of sea trading, you can go and visit this museum!

How to go: Take the MTR to Central Station. Use Exit A and take the skywalk towards Central Ferry Piers to Outlying Islands. 10-minute walk.

Entry fee: HK$30

 

The above museums are closed due to the pandemic. You may plan a visit after they are open again!