Hong Kong Museum of History | A Glimpse into the Historical Scrolls of Past and Present

The cultural history of Hong Kong is incredibly rich and has gone through a tumultuous journey. As an overseas city, it shares a distinct yet closely related historical progression with the mainland. Serving as a convergence point for Hong Kong's history, the Hong Kong Museum of History has been established for hundreds of years. 📍Detailed Address: 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (near Hong Kong Science Museum) 🚗Transportation Guide: Exit A1 at Hung Hom Station, about a 10-minute walk away 🕙Opening Hours: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Closed on Tuesdays. 💰Ticket Price: 10 Hong Kong dollars 🌈Attraction Introduction: 1️⃣ The first exhibition area is 'Natural Ecology', divided into 'Landforms & Climate' and 'Flora & Fauna'. 2️⃣ The second exhibition area: Prehistoric Hong Kong. Archaeological findings indicate that humans were active in Hong Kong as early as 6,000 years ago during the Neolithic period. 'Prehistoric Hong Kong' not only displays various artifacts unearthed in the region but also features a virtual beach scene, depicting the daily activities of Hong Kong people such as cooking, crafting stone jewelry, and fishing. 3️⃣ The third exhibition area: From the Han to the Qing Dynasty. After the Qin and Han dynasties, people from the Central Plains gradually migrated to the Lingnan region, bringing with them the culture and production methods of the Central Plains; the opening of the Dayu Ridge in the Tang Dynasty and the gradual reclamation of the Pearl River Delta in the Song Dynasty led to a further increase in Lingnan immigrants. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, more people of various ethnicities moved into the Pearl River Delta, enhancing the multiculturalism of Lingnan culture. 4️⃣ The fourth exhibition area: The Folk Customs of Hong Kong. This section mainly introduces the colorful folk customs of Hong Kong and the Guangdong region. Here you can see opera stages, traditional Hong Kong wedding ceremonies, folk dwellings, and various statues 🌟Highlight Features: The permanent exhibition 'The Hong Kong Story' opened in 2001, divided into five sections: Prehistoric Hong Kong and Historical Development, Hong Kong Folk Customs, Hong Kong Occupation and Early Development, Japanese Occupation Period, and Modern Metropolis to the 1997 Handover of Hong Kong. This history spanning 400 million years unfolds before our eyes, evoking an indescribable complexity of emotions 📌Little Tips: Upon entering the museum, there will be a security check and ticket inspection (e-tickets can be directly purchased and reserved online, or you can buy paper tickets on-site. Of course, it's better to reserve in advance). When taking photos in the exhibition hall, do not use flash as it can damage the artifacts