The Hong Kong Science Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui East is a hands-on museum with more than 500 interactive exhibits. It makes a practical stop near Hung Hom, with galleries, demonstrations and the Hong Kong Museum of History across the street. The Hung Hom and Whampoa neighbourhood guide describes the local area around the museum.
- Address: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- Collection: more than 500 interactive exhibits.
Finding the Science Museum from Hung Hom
The museum is at 2 Science Museum Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, within reach of Hung Hom. From Kowloon Harbourfront, a four-star aparthotel, the museum is about an 18-minute walk or about six minutes by car.
The museum opened in 1991, after the idea for a permanent science museum began in 1976. Its galleries include the InnoTech Gallery, Living Tech Gallery, Earth Science Gallery and Biodiversity Gallery.
Planning around galleries and demonstrations
The permanent galleries and scheduled demonstrations give you two ways to structure a visit. The Hong Kong Tourism Board describes the Energy Machine as a four-storey exhibit demonstrating energy conversion; another collection highlight is Betsy, Cathay Pacific's first DC-3 airliner.
Demonstrations include Liquid Nitrogen sessions and The Fun of Static Electricity. The museum lists science shows and demonstrations at the G/F Demonstration Theatre or 2/F Demo Theatre; admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis, and programmes may change without notice. Check the official site before you go for the latest demonstration schedule.
Children must stay with an adult during the visit and while using exhibits. Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the exhibition halls, so plan breaks outside those spaces.
Opening hours and Hong Kong Science Museum tickets
The box office closes before the galleries do.
Opening hours
- Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 10:00–19:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–21:00
- Thursday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The museum closes on Thursdays except public holidays, and on the first two days of Chinese New Year. It closes at 5pm on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve. Because opening arrangements can affect your plans, check the official site before you go.
Standard admission to the permanent exhibition is HK$20. Concessionary admission is HK$10, while groups of 20 or more pay HK$14 per person; full-time students enter free. Permanent exhibition admission is also free on Wednesdays, and children under four enter free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
Concessionary admission covers people with disabilities and one accompanying carer, as well as senior citizens aged 60 or above. You may be asked to show proof of eligibility.
Tickets are available up to seven days in advance through URBTIX outlets, designated self-service kiosks, online booking or telephone credit-card booking at 3166 1288. Special exhibitions may cost extra, and you need a valid ticket or museum pass to enter.
Facilities and access for different visitors
The museum says it strives to provide barrier-free access and directs visitors to its accessibility information for details about facilities for people with disabilities. Two breastfeeding rooms are located in the exhibition halls, on the G/F and 3/F.
Large luggage and items that could inconvenience others are best left behind. Staff may ask you to store belongings in the cloakroom or may deny entry, depending on the items. The museum shop, operated by COG Limited, is in the 1/F lobby.
Combine the visit with the History Museum
The Hong Kong Museum of History is directly opposite the Science Museum, making the two museums easy to pair in one outing. For a separate look at its visit planning, the Hong Kong Museum of History visit guide covers hours, location and practical details.
Allow time for both museums if you plan to visit each; the Science Museum’s interactive galleries and demonstrations offer a different focus from its neighbour. You can decide how much time to give each based on the galleries or programmes you want to see.
FAQs
Can children visit the Hong Kong Science Museum on their own?
No. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit and while using the exhibits.
Can you bring large luggage into the museum?
The museum advises against bringing large luggage or items that could inconvenience other visitors. Staff may ask you to store belongings in the cloakroom or may refuse entry, depending on the items.
Are food and drinks allowed in the exhibition halls?
No. Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the exhibition halls.