summer bucket list
For special exhibitions, $20 standard; $10 concession. Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays: 10am-7pm; closed Tue (except public holidays) and the first two days of Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong Maritime Museum What: Since its relocation from Murray House to Central Pier No.8, the museum has become a favourite among locals and travellers alike. The interior is divided into three decks with 10 galleries dedicated to exhibiting 3,000 years of Chinese maritime history. The newly installed ship-bridge simulator is a highlight for children to get a taste of ship-steering and what it’s like to be a seafarer. A special exhibition about the infamous Chinese pirate Cheung Po Tsai runs until October 8. While you’re there, make sure to swing by Cafe 8 for a cup of coffee and enjoy one of the city’s best views of the harbour. Where: Central Ferry Pier No. 8, Man Kwong Street, Hong Kong Contact: 3713 2500, hkmaritimemuseum.org Admission: $30 adult, $15 concession Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 10am-7pm
Sheung Yiu Folk Museum What: Sheung Yiu village was erected in the late 19th century by a modest family who launched a lime kiln business. The business thrived until the introduction of cement and by 1965 it was entirely abandoned. Today, it has been restored and converted into a folk museum furnished with typical Hakka furniture giving visitors a glimpse into the Old Hong Kong. Where: Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail, Sai Kung Contact: 2792 6365, heritagemuseum.gov.hk Admission: Free Opening hours: Open from 10am-6pm
exhibition, Eternal Life: Exploring Ancient Egypt, will display the mummies like you’ve never seen them before, with a 3D visualisation made possible by computerized x-ray scanning. The British Museum’s Egyptian collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of its kind outside Egypt. It includes sculpture, architectural pieces, mummies and other relics. Where: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. Contact: 2732 3232, hk.science.museum Admission: $20 adult; $10 concession; $14 group ticket; free admission on Wednesdays Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri: 10am-7pm; Sat, Sun and public holidays: 10am-9 pm; closed on Thurs (except public holidays) and the first two days of Chinese New Year
3D museums Need a change of perspective? Take a closer look at these museums which showcases the art of optical illusion through 3D artwork and interactive exhibits.
Hong Kong Science Museum What: Boasting over 350 interactive exhibits, the museum encourages visitors to engage in hands-on exploration of the mystery of science. With over 500 exhibits, ignite your child’s curiosity with games, digestible bites of fun facts about electricity, earth formation, motions and many more. There is also a children’s gallery/ play zone providing further entertainment. Six Egyptian mummies and over 200 valuable exhibits borrowed from the British Museum will be on display until October 18. The touring
Magical World The first 4D museum in Hong Kong. 1/F Hilton Place, 96 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2721 9720, magicalworld.com.hk/ Trick Eye Museum Part of a global chain first launched in South Korea. Shop No. 1, 3/F, The Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, The Peak, 2813 1686, trickeye.com.
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