Culture
Hong Kong Museum of History
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
Free entry: the revamped 'Hong Kong Story' tells the city's history from prehistoric times to today, with a full-size recreated 1930s street and tram.
The museum's permanent 'Hong Kong Story' exhibition reopened in 2026 after a major renovation. Ten galleries trace Hong Kong from its geology and earliest settlers through fishing villages, colonial times and wartime to a global city.
Highlights include a recreated 1930s street with a double-decker tram and traditional shops, and thousands of artefacts – many on display for the first time. Free audio guides are available in English.
Highlights
- Free admission
- Revamped 'Hong Kong Story' exhibition
- Recreated 1930s street and tram
- Free English audio guide
Timings
- Usually 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM weekdays, to 7:00 PM weekends
- Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays)
Know Before You Go
- No ticket needed – walk in.
- Allow about 2 hours.
2 hours 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui – MTR Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit B2)
Terms & ConditionsShow
- Admission to the permanent exhibitions is free – no ticket needed.
- Special exhibitions, if any, may be charged separately by the museum.
- Plantenium can include this visit in a custom Hong Kong itinerary – send us an enquiry.
Photos: Wpcpey / CC BY 4.0; Wpcpey / CC BY 4.0. Photos are illustrative.