Hong Kong Maritime Museum — Attraction in Hong Kong

A MUST visit when coming to Hong Kong! The unsuspecting name does not reveal the true importance and value of this museum. It describes vividly the more than 300 years of trade between the West and China - especially the European trade with China via Hong Kong. We can learn that there is nothing new to this world - todays trade and relationship issues and mutual benefits for both worlds have not much changed in principle - all that changed is technology and media. We can learn from this museum that trade between the western world and China is mutually beneficial since hundreds of years - so we can truly relax a little bit in our overexcited times and refrain from getting carried away with the different political systems in place. It's does not matter on either side - Let's learn a bit from history and how we are in the end all just humans who want to have a decent good life ! this museum is very educational and teaches is us daily life in the "old times" and you will be surprised how close it is to the "new times" that we live in. Spend 2 hours there BUT GO ON WEEKENDS when volunteers are there to explain you details - otherwise you will not capture the essence of the trade history and how it relates to today's world. THE guides are very knowledgeable and competent and extremely friendly and helpful. A privately run Museum - my respect. Absolutely...

The museum was excellent and a great value at just $3. It was my first visit where I felt the price was truly justified. The space was very clean, and the amenities were impressive, including restrooms, artwork, vessels, and a marine traffic display for locating ships in the harbor. There was even a telescope available for free to enjoy the view. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.

The layout of the museum was well thought out, making it easy to navigate and appreciate the exhibits. Each display was thoughtfully curated, showcasing a variety of marine artifacts that highlighted the area's rich maritime history.

The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, readily available to answer questions and provide insights. I also appreciated the quiet atmosphere, which allowed for a relaxed exploration of the exhibits without feeling rushed.

The telescope was a delightful addition, offering a chance to take in the beautiful surroundings and watch the boats come and go. I left feeling enriched by the experience and eager to return, especially considering the affordable admission fee. Overall, it was a memorable visit that exceeded my...

Once upon a time this museum was located at Stanley but nowadays it has moved to the piers in Central. The museum makes the most of the new space that it has. The many galleries in the museum are either chronological or thematic. Walking down from reception takes you into the early maritime history of China and there are some nice early ceramic models of boats and reconstructions of early types of Chinese ships. There is also a very nice display on early trade routes. As you move through the gallery you enter the section on trade with the West. There are some lovely canton wares on display. There is also a canon from the opium war once displayed outside the tower of London. As you move through the gallery and go upstairs the focus is more on WW2, trade and trading. There are models and paintings of Georgian and Victorian trade ships and a gallery of modern model ships. Also as you go up the stairs you see modern ship equipment and learn about modern trade in the city as well as the infilling of the harbour. The highlight probably is a simulator of a ship deck you can use with an...