Hong Kong Heritage Museum: Cultural Diversity & Living Legacy
Nestled beside the scenic Shing Mun River in Sha Tin, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum stands as one of the city’s premier cultural landmarks. Operated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), it offers a dynamic blend of history, art, and contemporary living culture in a modern, family-friendly setting.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum – April 2026 ©Culture Plus
HISTORY AND ESTABLISHMENT
The museum first opened its doors on 16 December 2000, becoming a major addition to Hong Kong’s cultural scene. As a purpose-built facility, it was designed to preserve, research, showcase, and interpret the city’s diverse heritage with a strong emphasis on living and creative culture.
Spanning an exhibition area of approximately 7,500 square metres, the museum features six permanent galleries and six thematic galleries for rotating special exhibitions. In its 25+ years, it has welcomed over 15 million visitors (as of July 2025) and hosted more than 200 exhibitions.
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum welcomed its 15 000 000th visitor on 23 July 2025. Photo shows the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (second left), the Museum Director of the HKHM, Mr Brian Lam (first left), and the Curator (Collection/Service) of the HKHM, Mr Ng Man-kin (first right). ©Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Its vision is “to enrich and inspire by exploring the diverse cultures of Hong Kong and the world, and by promoting and preserving the vibrant cultures of Hong Kong.” Its mission centres on bridging local communities with global cultures through creative, educational, and engaging experiences.
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
The core of the museum lies in its six permanent galleries:
Jin Yong Gallery ©Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Jin Yong Gallery
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This gallery is dedicated to the legendary martial arts novelist Louis Cha (better known as Jin Yong). Visitors can immerse themselves in his imaginative universe through original manuscripts, artworks, and audiovisual displays.
More information HERE.
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Children’s Discovery Gallery
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Eight interactive zones where young visitors can explore nature, history, and culture through fun and engaging play-based activities.
More information HERE.
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Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall
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One of the museum’s most spectacular displays, featuring life-size stage reconstructions, colourful backdrops, costumes, and over 30,000 artifacts related to this traditional art form and its influence on Hong Kong culture.
More information HERE.
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Hong Kong Pop 60+
1/F Permanent Gallery
It explores the postwar popular culture of Hong Kong, covering music, film, television, radio, comics, and toys from the end of World War II to the early 2000s.
More information HERE.
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Chao Shao-an Gallery
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Dedicated to the masterful works of Chao Shao-an, one of the most celebrated artists of the Lingnan School of painting.
More information HERE.
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T.T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art
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This section houses a rich collection of Chinese art and artifacts spanning centuries, drawn from the renowned former Tsui Museum of Art.
More information HERE.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS (as of June 2026)
The museum maintains a lively rotation of special exhibitions:
Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance
Thematic Galleries 3, 4 & 5, 1/F
Until 27 July 2026
This immersive exhibition brings Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to life through digital installations and multisensory experiences, while showcasing rare Renaissance artworks and treasures on loan from major French and Italian institutions.
More details HERE.
Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026: Hong Kong Film Archive Stories: Treasure Hunting for 25 Years
Thematic Galleries 1 & 2, 1/F
Until 29 March 2027
Celebrating the Hong Kong Film Archive’s 25th anniversary, this exhibition displays nearly 1,000 precious film artefacts — including rare costumes, posters, and restored materials — highlighting the rich history and golden era of Hong Kong cinema.
More details HERE.
WoW! Hong Kong Design Series II — East-West Design Reflections : Haven Collection’s Ming Furniture and a Century of Chair Play
Function Place, 1/F
Until 12 April 2027
This design-focused exhibition explores the dialogue between Eastern and Western aesthetics by juxtaposing classical Ming dynasty furniture from the Haven Collection with a century of innovative chair designs.
More details HERE.
Buddhist Pilgrimage: Treasures from the Donation of The Tsui Art Foundation
T. T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, 2/F
Until 26 October 2026
This exhibition presents 70 Buddhist artworks including rare thangka paintings from the 17th to 20th centuries, gilt-bronze statues, ritual objects, and scriptures drawn from the generous donation by The Tsui Art Foundation, highlighting the refined artistry and spiritual depth of Tibetan Buddhism.
More details HERE.
A Man Beyond the Ordinary: Bruce Lee
2/F Thematic Gallery 6
No ending date officially announced
This long-running exhibition celebrates the life, philosophy, and global impact of the legendary martial artist and film icon Bruce Lee through rare memorabilia, personal artifacts, and engaging displays of his extraordinary journey.
More details HERE.
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HONG KONG HERITAGE MUSEUM
Address: 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Opening Hours: 10am–6pm (closed Tuesdays), with extended hours on weekends and public holidays.
Route suggestion: A 6-minute walk from Exit A of Che Kung Temple MTR Station – Tuen Ma line.
For the latest updates, check the official website: https://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk.