“Cultural Palace by the River”

#chinatravel Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a large, multidisciplinary public museum in Sha Tin, opened on December 16, 2000. Designed in a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese si-he-yuan courtyard architecture, it sprawls over approximately 7,500 m² of exhibition space and can accommodate around 6,000 visitors . It features six permanent galleries alongside six rotating thematic ones, offering a rich blend of: Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall: a vivid reconstruction of a bamboo opera stage with over 30,000 artifacts Jin Yong Gallery: the only dedicated space honoring the legendary wuxia writer Louis Cha T.T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art & Chao Shao-an Gallery: showcasing pottery, bronzework, and Lingnan‑school art Children’s Discovery Gallery and lively Pop‑Culture exhibitions: interactive zones filled with toys, comics, posters, and rotating showcases like “Hong Kong Pop 60+” Facilities include a 350‑seat theatre for opera and film, a museum shop, and a café, all framed by scenic Shing Mun River views . A standout special exhibit is “Bruce Lee: Kung Fu • Art • Life” (a.k.a. “A Man Beyond the Ordinary”), a museum-curated exhibition featuring 400–600 items of Bruce Lee memorabilia, from his baby clothing and fencing mask to film choreography notes and artwork, celebrating his cultural impact .