The egg-shaped dome at the waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour is the Hong Kong Space Museum. With a mission to promote astronomy and space science, the Hong Kong Space Museum displays a collection of interactive exhibits since it's grand opening in 1980.
The Hong Kong Space Museum |
Unfortunately, majority of these exhibits have not been updated since 1980! I supposed the good side is that kids from the new millennium can learn the same knowledge from exactly the same exhibits as the kids in the 1980s? There is however a "new" section on China's recent achievements in space.
The "egg" is a 23-metre hemispherical screen of the Space Theatre. It was Hong Kong's first IMAX cinemas, where the audience sleeps on la-z-boy style chairs and enjoy 30 to 45 minutes space or science related movies. The projector system went through major upgrades in 2008. Watching an IMAX movie on a hemispherical screen is an unique experience.
Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre |
Travel Tips:
- Admission is $10 HK, entry to the Space Museum only.
- Closed on Tuesdays (except Public Holidays).
- Tickets to the Space Theater movies are sold separately around $30 HK.
- A visit the Space Theater (only) is recommended.
- Ear phones will be provided inside the Theater, with English, Mandarin and Cantonese audio tracks to choose from.
Nearby Attractions (within walking distance):
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Avenue of Stars
Star Ferry Pier
Canton Road
1881 Heritage
The Peninsula Hotel
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Avenue of Stars
Star Ferry Pier
Canton Road
1881 Heritage
The Peninsula Hotel