Hong Kong Science Museum

I imagine kids would have fun here. I thought it was really boring. Still, worth checking out at least once. Admission is free on Wednesday, otherwise HKD 10.

Really cool science museum with multiple floors. We spent 2hrs there which was enough time to see everything. Go on Wednesdays — it’s free.
About a 10min walk from Tsim Sha Tsui metro.

I initially thought this expedition was going to be a total piss take!
Turned out to be a very fun afternoon…
3 grown men, we walked into the Science Museum to research possible packaging ideas for a new product instead, we had the best fun we could have in the couple of hours we were there.
We didn’t get any ideas for the packaging, however I would recommend getting out there as there is plenty to do for young and old!
Apart from the usual museum stuff (Dinosaurs, Electrics, Magnets, Humans, Animals, Water Works, How It Works… you get the idea), what blew my mind was the huge «marble run» instillation… it’s 3 levels high, runs end to end of the museum, over the escalators, above the main floors — crashing out sounds over pipes, wooden blocks, copper tubs… imagine it… ten pin bowling ball sized marbles on a huge track going in all directions!
Simple…get out there for a peek — I’m sure you’ll learn a thing or two about this wonderful world we live in!
We were pleasantly surprised thats for sure.

Ok, so if I was a kid, I think I’d love this space. It’s bright and it’s colourful and with lots of simple exhibits and things to touch and play with.
But alas, I am not a kid, I am an adult and I have been spoiled by amazing science museums around the world that cater to both adults and children.
There are some very cool things like a giant airplane model and a giant hamster wheel and some really awesome mirror perspective rooms that blew my mind. But they were few and far between. Mostly it was just kind of… eh.
So come with a kid or maybe skip this one.

As was illuded to in a prior review, absolutley having a kid in tow is a necessity for a visit to the Hong Kong Science Museum. My husband I both agreed that this place would be more appropriately called something like «The Hong Kong Children’s Science Center.» Calling this place a «museum» is not the right fit for what goes on inside this place. It is a giant science playground of sorts!
My husband and I (no kids) visited on a Sunday, not knowing what this place was all about. As such, we were the odd guests out in a sea of families and kids. As an adult, it is hard to navigate the interactive stuff with kids goofing around and exploring. And let me highlight, so much of this museum is «interactive.» This place is not geared towards adults so much, but we are glad we went to check it out. As with all museums we go to, this museum is very affordable to visit ($ 25HKD for one adult).
If you are a kid though, this place would be a ton of fun (as we witnessed by the hundreds of kids running around with their families… hundreds might be an understatement… there were herds and herds and herds of kids!). This museum seems dated and needs some cosmetic updating (brighter colors, newer carpet, refurbishment of displays), but kids don’t notice this kind of stuff and the science remains the same, even if the display is dated. If you are an American, this is great place to bring a kid, but be aware it most likely is a step down from some of the cool children’s museums you might be familiar with in the US.
From Hong Kong island, we took the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui and then you have to trek via the subway tunnels to the East Tsim Sha Tsui line. (maybe a 10 minute walk). From there you get back on the MTR and go one stop to Hung Hom. There is a covered walkway that gets you moving in the right direction of the Hong Kong Science Museum (about another 10 minute walk). The Hong Kond Science Museum is directly across from the Hong Kong History Museum, if you wanted to partner them up in one day. There is also a lot of retail of food options close by this area.
So go to this place with kids… neices, nephews, your own kids… but bringing a kid is a must.

If I were a child, I’d gladly come here. But alas, I am not.
Being an adult doesn’t allow you to play with the attractions due to the amount of children in the vicinity. It’s neat to learn about things when you read them and interact with them, but there are just way too many children running around and pushing for a turn at a driving simulator.
You would think the Science museum would be much more fun than the History museum, but I guess being an adult changes your mind set.
Other than that, it’s neat to walk through at least. There’s a «World or Mirrors» which encompasses a bunch of mirrors and some illusions, there are some photos of Hong Kong, simulators, and other neat science experiment-​like stuff.
Come on Wednesdays for free!