From the Kowloon side of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Science Museum is a practical stop for exploring science and technology through more than 500 exhibits. Its galleries and demonstrations make it easy to pair a museum visit with the Hong Kong Museum of History opposite. Address: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon.
- Address: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
- Permanent exhibition admission: HK$20 standard; free on Wednesdays
- Exhibition hall hours: 10am opening; closing time varies by day
- Closed Thursdays except public holidays
What the Science Museum offers
The Hong Kong Science Museum brings science to life through interactive exhibits and permanent galleries. The museum opened in 1991, following an idea for a permanent science museum that began in 1976, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Its permanent exhibitions include the InnoTech Gallery, Living Tech Gallery, Extinction · Resilience, Earth Science Gallery and Biodiversity Gallery. Among the collection highlights, the four-storey Energy Machine demonstrates energy conversion, while Betsy is Cathay Pacific's first DC-3 airliner.
Science demonstrations can add a scheduled activity to your visit. Liquid Nitrogen demonstrations take place at 10:30–10:50am and 2:30–2:50pm every day except Thursday; The Fun of Static Electricity takes place at 3:30–3:50pm on those same days.
Shows take place at the G/F Demonstration Theatre or 2/F Demo Theatre, are free on a first-come, first-served basis, and programmes may change without notice.
How much are Hong Kong Science Museum tickets?
Permanent exhibition admission costs HK$20 at the standard rate, with reduced prices and free-entry categories. You can buy exhibition tickets up to seven days in advance through URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks at the museum or other designated locations, URBTIX online ticketing, or telephone credit-card booking at 3166 1288.
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.
- Standard admission: HK$20
- Concessionary admission: HK$10
- Groups of 20 or more: HK$14 per person
- Full-time students: free
- Permanent exhibition on Wednesdays: free
- Children under four: 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. Bring proof of eligibility in case staff ask to see it. Special exhibitions may have an additional fee, and you need a valid ticket or museum pass for entry.
What are the Hong Kong Science Museum opening hours?
The exhibition hall opens at 10am, with different closing times on weekdays and weekends. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, it closes at 7pm and the box office closes at 6pm. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the hall closes at 9pm and the box office at 8pm.
The museum is closed 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. Hours and admission details can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the museum from Tsim Sha Tsui?
The museum is at 2 Science Museum Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. From Hong Kong Hostel (Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion), East Tsim Sha Tsui station is about a 9-minute walk; use the station to continue your route to the museum.
A Tsim Sha Tsui itinerary on foot and by MTR can help connect the museum with other stops. It is opposite the Hong Kong Museum of History, making the two museums straightforward to consider together.
The museum’s visitor guidance asks you not to bring large luggage or items that could inconvenience others. Staff may ask you to store belongings in the cloakroom or may deny entry depending on the items. Eating and drinking are prohibited inside exhibition halls, and children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit and while using exhibits.
What can you combine with a museum visit?
The Hong Kong Museum of History is directly opposite, so you can plan both museums in the same Tsim Sha Tsui East outing. For a broader day in the district, the Hong Kong Hostel (Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion) booking page has accommodation details.
For practical access, 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. The museum shop, operated by COG Limited, is in the 1/F lobby.
For another museum stop, the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Kowloon Park offers a different focus.
A one-day route through the district can also combine the museum with other Tsim Sha Tsui stops.
FAQs
Is the Hong Kong Science Museum free?
Permanent exhibition admission is free on Wednesdays, and full-time students are admitted free. Standard admission is HK$20 on other days.
Is the museum open on Thursdays?
Open Friday to Wednesday; closed Thursday. Demonstrations also take place.
Can children visit the Hong Kong Science Museum?
Yes. Children under four enter free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket, and children must stay with an adult during the visit and while using exhibits.
Is the Hong Kong Museum of History close to the Science Museum?
Yes. The Hong Kong Museum of History is opposite the Science Museum, so you can plan to visit both in Tsim Sha Tsui East.