Situated in the town center of Tai Po Market, the Hong Kong Railway Museum is an open-air museum occupying some 6,500 square meters converted from the old Tai Po Railway Station. Erected in 1913, the station building features the pitched roof of traditional Chinese building. It was declared a monument in 1984, refurbished and opened as a museum in 1985.
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Getting There
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Address: 13 Shung Tak Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
By rail: Kowloon-Canton Railway to Tai Po Market Station and then Mini Bus no. 25K
By bus: Kowloon Motor Bus nos. 72, 72X, 73X, 74X, 75X, 271
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Opening Hours
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Mondays, Wednesday to Sunday
(including public holidays)
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on Tuesdays, Christmas day, Boxing day, New Year's day and the first three days of Chinese New Year
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Admission
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Free
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Permanent Display
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Exploring is the history of the local railway transportation, the exhibits include the historic station building, six historical coaches, a narrow gauge steam locomotive and a diesel electric engine No.51.
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Layout Plan
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Guided Tours
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Guided museum tours are available for schools and community groups. For details, please refer to Booking Form.