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Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
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Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions under the control of China is one of the most beautiful places in the country and is very popular as a hub for international tourism. Hong Kong Offers a lot to tourists starting from natural beauty to delicious delicacies. If you want to enjoy spell bounding natural beauty then the islands in Hong Kong are the best places for you to visit. However you would get much more than natural beauty in the islands. You would get plenty of monasteries and temples, wonderful landscapes, fishing villages, markets, parks, historical monuments, amazing architectural creations and also plenty of local delicacies. But if you are interested in the history of Hong Kong and China and want to know about the heritage of Hong Kong, then the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is the perfect place for you. Hong Kong Heritage Museum is one of the best museums in the region and is also the largest one controlled by Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong.
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Situated on the bank of Shing Mum River, Hong Kong Heritage Museum is basically a museum of history and houses the largest collection of historical items that speak about the great art and culture of the people of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Heritage Museum was opened in th year 2000 and since the beginning it has been attracting tourists in large numbers. The building of Hong Kong Heritage Museum was planned and designed by the Hong Kong Architectural Services Department. Hong Kong Heritage Museum focuses mainly on the history, art and culture and hosts several exhibitions and programs to provide an educational and enjoyable experience to visitors. Large number of artefacts that are on display would surely attract your eyes and mind. You may also visit the museum shop or go for a cup of coffee and some snacks in the cafe inside Hong Kong Heritage Museum .
Inside Hong Kong Heritage Museum you would find six separate exhibition galleries and six thematic galleries named New territories heritage Hall, Cantonese opera heritage Hall, Children's Discovery Gallery and T.T.Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art. The Children Discovery Gallery is a very enjoyable section for children.
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