Hong Kong museums are the best locations for locals and foreigners to visit with family and friends to enjoy and gather knowledge. The city has a variety of museums which give an insight to times gone by in the city, its development, heritage, antiquities, film, medical sciences, space and many more places of interest. The major museums are the places one should visit without fail. They are of great value and provide immense knowledge.
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Museum is one of the great museums in the city. Dr. Sun Yat Sen was the pioneer to transform China from a monarchy to a republic. This institution is located in Kon Tong Hall. There are a number of galleries that cover his life, how he helped the country to become a republic, the close ties he had with China and the important landmarks in his life. He was proclaimed as provisional President for the Republic of China in 1912. This is one of the major museums in Hong Kong.
If you want to know about the heritage and culture of the metropolis, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum will certainly be of great advantage. Located in Sha Tin New Town, this institution has over twelve exhibition galleries which portray the relics of the past, culture and arts of the city. Other important items exhibited are the collection of Chinese paintings and the development of Cantonese Opera. This establishment gives you plenty of knowledge on the city’s heritage.
For those art lovers the Hong Kong Museum of Art is another place of great value which is a must visit. This museum exhibits over 15000 art objects ranging from calligraphy, antique Chinese treasures, calligraphy to paintings with historical value; art done by local artists too is exhibited.
The area’s olden times go back to 400 million years; Hong Kong Museum of History showcases almost every historical evidence available for its heritage of this many years. The state’s record on archeology, ethnography, its natural history and China too are exhibited in this museum. Everyone who values the past can visit this museum and gain ample knowledge and understand what an important heritage Hong Kong lays claim to.
The Science Museum of Hong Kong is one exciting place all would love to visit. This institution with state of the art technology exhibits over 500 items, which includes a wide range of science related subjects. Robotics, transportation and virtual reality are some interesting subjects that are emphasized in this museum.
Hong Kong Space Museum too is one great place you should pay a visit to. This space oriented establishment has a space theatre, hall of astronomy and astronomy exhibitions held regularly. It would indeed be a splendid idea if you could drop in and have a look at the space museum.
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