Hong Kong Heritage Museum
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Heritage museum - by Koreval
Description
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum showcases some of the city's history, art and culture over six permanent exhibits and some temporary ones. It also holds regular Cantonese opera performances in its in-house theatre and owns over 30,000 items related to that art.
Access & Transport
The museum sits along the Shing Mun river in Sha Tin. The easiest way to get there is by MTR, alighting at either Che Kung Temple (Tuen Ma line) or Sha Tin (East Rail line) from where it is a 5mins walk. It is also straightforward drive and there is parking on site.
Instructions & Recommendations
We recommend earmarking about 1.5 to 2.5hr depending on your interest in the exhibits. It can form a good combo with the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, a walk or bike ride along the river or even with a hike to Lion's Rock or Tai Mo Shan.
Environmental & Social
Most of the building's energy consumption is likely to be for air-conditioning (or heating during the short winter). Not a major carbon footprint on a per visitor basis though. Socially positive as it helps preserve the city's cultural heritage.
Conclusion
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is worth a visit for those with plenty of time in the city / residents or a strong interest in Chinese culture (Cantonese Opera, Chinese art from the Ming, Song and Tang eras). It is also the opportunity to discover Sha Tin, the Ten Thousand Buddha Monsatery and take a walk along the Shing Mun river.
Key positive
Some nice art pieces and the exhibit on Cantonese Opera is quite unique
Free of charge and seldom crowded
Key negative
Takes about 50' to get there from Kowloon / Central
Nothing truly spectacular and may not be worth a trip by itself if you have limited time to spare
Suitability
All age groups should find something of interest (there is a Children's discovery room) There is a lift access so suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 19:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:00