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Attractions & Sightseeing
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences –
Housed
in the handsome Old Pathological Institute (a
declared monument), this unique museum charts
the development of medical science in Hong Kong
and compares Chinese and Western concepts of
medicine.
Caine Lane, Mid-Levels
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Science
Hong Kong Racing Museum –
Horse racing began in
Hong Kong in 1846 at Happy Valley. The museum’s
glass wall is a window on the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s
hi-tech course and spectator stands. Inside, exhibition
galleries and interactive videos chart the growth of this
giant business.
Happy Valley Stand, Happy Valley
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre –
The centre exhibits and
encourages work by local artists in fields like sculpture,
printmaking and ceramics. The centre comprises eight
working studios, an exhibition gallery, a lecture theatre
and multi-purpose rooms available for hire.
Hong Kong Park, Central
Law Uk Folk Museum –
This typical 18th century
Hakka village house, now a declared monument, has
been restored as a museum featuring period furniture
and an annex hall for exhibitions on local history and
lifestyles.
Kut Shing Street, Chai Wan
Hong Kong Maritime Museum –
Paying tribute to Hong
Kong and Mainland China’s rich seafaring past dating
back 2,000 years, the museum contains precious
models of ancient ships, artistic nautical works and
interactive displays of modern ships and ports, as
well as a comprehensive account of Hong Kong’s
development into a major maritime centre.
Central Ferry Pier 8, Central
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence –
Located in a
restored fort, this museum highlights the military history
of Hong Kong, from the Ming dynasty up through the
Qing dynasty to colonial times and the modern era. On
display are actual military items, including a tank from
the Second World War.
Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan
Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
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