Instead of urban redevelopment, the Government Preserved Many of these buildings and turned them into Hong Kong Museums
Hong Kong Museums will show that in contrast to what used to be a saying, "Hong Kong culture is the cement culture." It was bland, with no color. But the Hong Kong government tried very hard in the last 2-3 decades to improve this. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre was built. Buildings with historical value were preserved instead of tearing them down for urban redevelopment. And I got to tell you that there are quite a few impressive ones that will make you eyes wide open. Certain Hong Kong attractions are not called "museums". But we think that they have the set up and value like a museum would bring. Therefore, we put them into this same category. Here is the list: 1) Hong Kong Observatory (coming soon link to Hong Kong Observatory page) - It forecasts the weather and advises the general public if they should go to school or work due to bad weather. It also closely watches the weather and natural disasters in Southeast Asian countries. 2) Hong Kong Museum of Arts (coming soon link to Hong Kong Museum of Arts page) - It exhibits any art items fromthe east, west and local works as well. 3) Hong Kong Museum of History (coming soon link to Hong Kong Museum of History page) - Not only does it have the Hong Kong history, but also special exhibitions of Chinese history. 4) Hong Kong Science Museum (coming soon link to Hong Kong Science Museum page) - Although there have not been manyscientific/technological ideas and/or products invented from this tiny city, this museum still captures many good stuffs here.
6) Hong Kong Film Archive - (coming soon link to Hong Kong Film Archive page) - Not only the movie history of Hong Kong and China, but it also includes other countries.
8) Hong Kong Visual Art Centre - (coming soon link to Hong Kong Visual Art Centre page) It provides facilitiesfor trained artists of sculpture, printmaking and ceramics, for practicing and holding other visual arts activities. 9) Sam Tung Uk Museum - (coming soon link to Sam Tung Uk Museum page) It is a 200-year-old walled village which reflects how people lived together in the past. The layout and the structure has its own meaning of how it is supposed to be done. 10) Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery Cum Heritage Trail Visitors Centre - (coming soon link to Ping Shan Tang Ckan Gallery Cum Heritage Trail Visitors Centre page) It was settled by the Tang clan. It was very common in the New Territories that clans would occupy certain areas. 11) Sheung Yiu Folk Museum - (coming soon link to Sheung Yiu Folk Museum page) It was originally a fortified village built in the late 19th century. 12) Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum - (coming soon link to Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum page) This monument shows that people lived in Hong Kong in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD).
14) Hong Kong Railway Museum - (coming soon link to Hong Kong Railway Museum page) - The museum building was convertedfrom a railway station. 16) Fireboat Alexander Gratham Exhibition Gallery - (coming soon link to Fireboat Alexander Gratham Exhibition Gallery page) -The ship itself shows the prosperity of the past shipbuilding industry in Hong Kong. 17) Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre - (coming soon link to Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre page) - Hong Kong was inhibited by early settlers as far back as 6,000 years ago. This museum keeps many relics to show you the historyof the early settlers.
The following are the Hong Kong attractions that we think should belong to the museum category: 1) Hong Kong Avenue of Stars - It will remind you of the Hollywood walk of the stars. Instead of Hollywood stars, you will see the hand prints of Hong Kong stars. 2) Chi Lin Nunnery - The only building in Hong Kong that was built without nails. It imitates the building structure and method used in the Tang dynasty. 3) Nan Lian Garden - This is an extension of Chi Lian Monastery. 4) "Tai Fu Tai" - A residence of a rich family in the past in a high government position. 5) Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree - A tree that is said "will make your wishes come true". Return from Hong Kong Museums page to Facts About Hong Kong Homepage |
