Hong Kong Museum of History

The Hong Kong Museum of History is the principal institution dedicated to documenting and preserving Hong Kong rich natural, cultural, and social history. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, and managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the museum provides extensive gallery space for its permanent and temporary collections. The flagship permanent exhibition, The Hong Kong Story, chronicles Hong Kong development from prehistoric times through its growth as a trading port, colonial period, and modern era as a Special Administrative Region of China. The museum collections encompass natural history specimens, archaeological artefacts, historical photographs, folk crafts, and multimedia exhibits. The museum regularly presents thematic exhibitions on aspects of Chinese history, culture, and civilisation. Visitors can reach the museum by bus or on foot from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.