Hong Kong Railway Museum

Introdcution

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.

Getting There

Address: 13 Shung Tak Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po, Hong Kong.

By rail: Mass Transit Railway to Tai Po Market Station and then Mini Bus no. 25K
By bus: Kowloon Motor Bus nos. 72, 72X, 73X, 74X, 75X, 271

Opening Hours

Mondays, Wednesday to Sunday (including public holidays) : 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

Admission

Free

Permanent Display

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.

Guided Tours

Guided museum tours are available for schools and community groups. For details, please refer to Booking Form.

Enquiries

Tel. : (852) 2653 3455
Fax : (852) 2638 0897
email : hkrm@lcsd.gov.hk

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Leisure & Cultural Services Department

Last revision date: 1 Jan, 2009