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Located in the heart of Kowloon peninsula, west of Tsim Sha Shui neighborhood, Hong Kong Science Museum is a famous place of Hong Kong tourist map, attracting children and those who love science, technology. The museum officially opened to visitors from April 1991. With a fixed area of 6,500 square meters, the museum has more than 500 artifacts scattered in 16 galleries on 4 floors with many owners. various topics of modern science and technology. Unlike other museums, when coming here, besides seeing exhibits on science and technology topics; visitors can also visit interactively with scientific achievements; This contributes to stimulating and educating the curiosity and creativity of tourists, especially young children.
Since its opening, the museum has always been a close companion of those who want to learn about science. The museum is purpose-built, as it is made up of countless three-dimensional geometries. The main building is a decorated rectangular block covered with a cone, above which is a dome. Through quality and profoundly educational scientific exhibitions, the museum is an excellent tool for disseminating the knowledge and research of modern science to the public, effectively supporting universities. Studying at home and abroad educates students, students have a love for science, nature and the environment.
A very special attraction of the museum is the Energy Machine, a 22 meter high tower that converts the mechanical energy of the balls into kinetic energy. You will be extremely interested and curious about the working mechanism of this energy machine, especially when activated, it will create countless attractive and spectacular sound and visual effects that make you can take their eyes off. Or you will be surprised by the DC3 aircraft hanging from the ceiling, a symbol of the great development of the air transport industry. In addition, the museum also has extremely exciting exhibits, especially for young children. You can try the feeling of driving a car on the road, facing challenges along the way; but actually the car is standing still, you just get lost in virtual reality by modern technology only. Or try being one of the members of a virtual reality flight around Hong Kong, a fun experience for all ages.
In addition to the special exhibitions, the museum also organizes periodical exhibitions with many different themes, igniting curiosity and interest in science and technology for visitors.
The museum owns a beautiful location in the heart of Kowloon peninsula, next to Tsim Sha Tsui pedestrian street, you can easily use public transport to visit the museum. If you take the train, stop at East Tsim Sha Tsui station, exit from P2 and follow Chatham Road (Chatham Road) for about 10 minutes you will reach the museum. Or you can take bus number 5 from Star Pier, or bus number 8, 8A, 26. 35A, and 41A.
Operating time:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday : 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays : 10:00 - 21:00
Christmas Day and Lunar New Year : 10:00 - 17:00
The museum is closed every Thursday and New Year's Day.
Sightseeing Price:
Adult : HG$ 20
Children, seniors over 60 years old : HG$ 10
Children under 4 years old are free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
The museum does not offer free admission every Wednesday.