There are dozens of interesting museums in Hong Kong. In order to visit the most significant of them, it will take at least 4 days. The article will describe the largest museums in Hong Kong, which are required to be visited by each guest of the city.
The Wax Museum
Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong is located on the main attractions of the city - Victoria Pique. Thousands of tourists come daily to look at skillfully made wax figures.
The wax museum was opened to the public in 2000. There are about 100 exhibits, including 20 statues of famous people who were born in Hong Kong. The similarity with real characters is so great that in the first minutes it seems that a living person is standing next to you.
The visitors are greeted by the figure of Hollywood actor Jackie Chan. It should be noted that his sculpture at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong is the only one with which you can take pictures only for money. Any other copy of the collection can be removed for free on your camera.
Near the waxworks, visitors can see a set of themed objects that contribute to the creation of the surroundings.
In addition to the world-famous Bred Peet, David Beckham, Elvis Presley and other celebrities, in the halls of Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong are doubles of Asian stars, Kung Fu stars and world leaders. Here are the figures of Aron Kwok, Jet Li, Mao Zedong and other significant personalities.
At the Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong, there is a large gift shop selling commemorative goods. Also here you can buy small wax figures of exhibits presented in the museum.
Historical Museum
One of the most visited in the city is the Hong Kong History Museum. Inspection will be an interesting pastime for both children and adults. The presented expositions allow you to make a fascinating journey into the past - from prehistoric times to the present.
On two floors of the museum there are 8 exhibition galleries, which housed an exposition including more than five hundred exhibits. Thanks to the rich collection of the museum, tourists have the opportunity to learn a lot about the rich past of Hong Kong.
Every Wednesday you can get to the museum for free. On Saturdays and Sundays, workers conduct free English tours for tourists. The museum is open daily, except Tuesday, from 10 to 18 hours. The building is located at: 100 Chatham Rd S, Tim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon.
Museum of Cultural Heritage
A must-see in the city is the Sha Tin New Town Cultural Heritage Museum. It was opened in December 2000. It is noteworthy that the building is located at a sufficient distance from the bustle of the city, in a quiet forest area, which makes this place even more attractive for tourists who want to relax from the hectic life of a big city.
In the architecture of the building, you can notice elements of the traditional Chinese style. The museum includes several exhibition halls that form a cozy courtyard, where you can relax after visiting the exhibitions. Inside the pavilions are relics of history, culture and art of Hong Kong and the South China region.
Museum of Modern Art and Cultural Center
The largest and best art museum in the city is located in the Chimsachei district, at 10 Salisbury Road, Tim Sha Tsui.
Hong Kong Museum of Art is housed in a three-story building. In 6 halls there is a unique collection consisting of more than 15 thousand exhibits of both ancient and modern art.
The mission of the Museum of Modern Art in Hong Kong is to preserve the values and traditions of the past and the active development of new directions in culture and art.
Several times a year, thematic exhibitions of contemporary foreign artists are organized in the halls of the museum. The opportunity to present our work in such a place so significant for Hong Kong is a great honor.
Space Museum
The purpose of the museum's exposition is the development of space sciences. In the east wing, located on the waterfront, is a planetarium. The egg-shaped building has become one of the symbols of Hong Kong. In the western wing there is a lecture hall, where cognitive classes in astronomy are organized for everyone. The museum has 2 thematic exhibition halls: astronomy and astronautics.
