Joanna James
Hong Kong is ever vibrant and steeped in a fascinating cultural heritage for a city that has seen so many shifts in geopolitical powers and cultures. For those enthusiasts with an unquenched thirst for knowledge, its museums may be the best solution for you.
Where now exists, Hong Kong was at one point in time teeming with life that lived close to 400 million years ago. Over time, the landmass experienced mass migrations, wars, occupations, and a unique cultural fingerprint development.
For anyone to wrap their heads around the scale of time that has passed and the details of each phase of the nation, their only option would be to visit the Hong Kong Museum of History.
Suppose you are staying at Park Hotel Hong Kong through one of the many Hong Kong hotel deals. In that case, there is nothing to worry about as you will be just a brief commute away from the museum, and the entrance is completely free to boot!
However, it should be mentioned that due to the ongoing events with the pandemic, crowd control and social distancing protocols are being implemented. This means that a visit will be limited to just two hours, and admission slips will only be handed out 3 times a day.
If there was ever a niche topic of interest, it would be the history of tea and know it concerning Hong Kong. With the Flagstaff House, located in Hong Kong Park and built in the 1840s, acting as the hub for all things related to tea history, many people find joy in peering through the annals of tea history.
This complex was initially the residence of the commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong but since 1984 has been the location for exhibitions, tea gatherings, lectures, and demonstrations.
It has a primary goal of promoting Chinese tea culture, but the best part of it will always be that it is free for people to visit.
This complex is, without doubt, the largest museum in Hong Kong. Its unique location right alongside the Shing Mun River is well known for its cataloguing of Chinese art, history, and culture. With topics ranging from Cantonese Opera, traditional Chinese art to an old toy display, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum has it all.
They will be delighted to learn that there is a separate installation just for his life for fans of Bruce Lee
If you want to propel yourself to outer space from the safety of the Earth, there is no better place than the Hong Kong Space Museum.
People can now enjoy the screening of all documentaries within the curved walls of the planetarium as well!
This stunning institution brings the best of the past through its interactive science demos as well as a broad spectrum of topics that range from molecular gastronomy to robotics
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