Facilities
Museum Restaurant
The Alchemist Mail Café
The Alchemist, is not only a restaurant, but also a popular gathering place for culture, art and travel enthusiasts.
The Alchemist Mail Café, under the brand of The Alchemist Café Bistro, is the first concept cafe of "POST TO THE FUTURE". In keeping with its role as a concept café, the Alchemist will offer postcard mailing service for visitors.
Opening Hour:
Monday to Sunday, and Public Holidays: 10:00 – 22:00
Closed on the first two days of the Chinese New Year
Tel: (852) 2706 2267
Website: http://www.facebook.com/thealchemistcafehk
Museum Gift Shop
Operated by The Commercial Press (H.K.) Ltd, Passage, the brand-new museum gift shop, implies "a section of text of a book" and "a pathway". Passage guides visitors to passages of books of all time, and encourages them to set off for their own pathway to cultures. Museum gift shop does not merely introduce museum publications and gifts to visitors, but the gift shop is indeed a place presenting a wide range of books on history, art and culture; and diversified cultural and creative products, and souvenirs. The shop interior design integrates traditional culture with modern culture, and fuses Chinese and Western elements. The mix of cultures connects visitors in Hong Kong with world cultures.
Opening Hour:
Monday, Wednesday to Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am – 5pm
Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holiday) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
Tel: (852) 2631 0312
Fax: (852) 2631 0325
Website: http://www.cp1897.com
Exhibition galleries
There are six permanent exhibition galleries for the display of the museum's collections and six thematic galleries for temporary exhibitions.
Theatre
With a seating capacity of 350, the multipurpose theatre is a sophisticated venue for Cantonese opera, musical performances, lectures, seminars, ceremonies and multimedia presentations.
Education studios and Seminar rooms
The education studios and seminar rooms are fully equipped for hosting educational activities such as lectures, demonstrations, courses and workshops.
Car park
The parking charges are as follows:
| Parking Charges for Private Car / Van-type Light Goods Vehicle / Taxi | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Period | Monday to Friday (except General Holiday) | Saturday, Sunday and General Holiday | ||
| 0800-2000 | First 2 hours | 2 hours thereafter | First 2 hours | 2 hours thereafter |
| $3 / Half-hour | $4.5 / Half-hour | $8 / Half-hour | $12 / Half-hour | |
| 2000-0800 | $2 / Half-hour | $2 / Half-hour | ||
Remarks: 50% off discount is offered during the above period at this car park to holders of the valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit issued by the Transport Department.
| 0930-1930 Holders of valid ticket of Hong Kong Heritage Museum Special Exhibition or Museum Pass | Monday, Wednesday to Friday (except General Holiday) | Saturday, Sunday and General Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| $3 / Half-hour | $8 / Half-hour |
New charges will take effect from midnight on 1 April 2020:
| Parking Charges for Private Car / Van-type Light Goods Vehicle / Taxi | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Period | Monday to Friday (except General Holiday) | Saturday, Sunday and General Holiday | ||
| 0800-2000 | First 2 hours | 2 hours thereafter | First 2 hours | 2 hours thereafter |
| $2 / Half-hour | $3 / Half-hour | $3 / Half-hour | $4.5 / Half-hour | |
| 2000-0800 | $1 / Half-hour | $1 / Half-hour | ||
Remark: 50% off discount is offered during the above period at this car park to holders of the valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit issued by the Transport Department.
| 0930-1930 Holders of valid ticket of Hong Kong Heritage Museum Special Exhibition or Museum Pass | Monday, Wednesday to Friday (except General Holiday) | Saturday, Sunday and General Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| $2 / Half-hour | $3 / Half-hour |
Nursery Room facilities
Our nursery room equipped with changing and feeding facilities is located at the Ground Floor.
Baby strollers , wheelchairs and walking stick chairs lending service
We also provide baby strollers, wheelchairs and walking stick chairs lending service. Please contact our enquiry counter for further assistance.
Free Bicycle Parking Area
For visitors who cycle to the museum, we have also set up a free bicycle parking area with 8 spaces. However, you should bring your own bicycle lock. After visiting the museum, you will need to show your admission ticket or Museum Pass to the security guard in charge before you collect your bicycle.
