Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, the Space Museum stands out as one of the most renowned museums. It was established on 8th October 1980 and is under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.

Comprising two wings, namely the east, and west, the museum offers diverse attractions. The east wing encompasses the central part of the museum, featuring a planetarium with a distinctive egg-shaped dome. Below the dome, visitors can explore the Stanley Ho Space Theater, the Hall of Space Science, workshops, and offices. On the other hand, the west wing accommodates the Hall of Astronomy, the Lecture Hall, a gift shop, and additional offices.

The planetarium's egg-shaped dome spans over 8,000 square meters, rendering it an iconic landmark in Hong Kong. Notably, it was the first local planetarium established for promoting the knowledge of astronomy and space science. Fascinatingly, it even showcases a replica of the nose and cockpit section of the Space Shuttle orbiter.

Within the museum, visitors can explore two primary exhibition halls. The ground floor hosts the Hall of Space Science, while the first floor houses the Hall of Astronomy.

Why You Should Visit:
Exceptional 3D space theatre; sometimes open until late and you can place the 30-40min movie in your agenda before ending the night by viewing the waterfront light show (just a stone's throw away).
While the main exhibit area is rather small, there is plenty of action, models & toys for wannabe space explorers and closet geeks in the souvenir shop!

Tip:
The box office to buy tickets is on the outside and every Wednesday entrance to all exhibits is free – but get there early to get a pass, otherwise, you'll wait in line for the next opening time.