Hong Kong Science Museum

Do you know that the Hong Kong Science Museum is one of the most visited museums in Hong Kong? And there is a good reason behind it, too.

“Whaaaaat? Museum? Of Science? No, thanks. I have enough of that in school. Boring stuff.”

If this is what you think, then you are wrong. The exhibition there may not be the most educational, but sure is entertaining because you get to play with them.

For example, the children can ride a real car and have fun with the driving simulation; Plane lovers can visit an out of commissioned airplane on the second floor; The World of Mirrors is for those who like to observe the beauty of reflection; The Acoustics hall holds a sound-proof room for the visitors to experience an environment with completely no sound; You can play with electricity and learn how it works and flows without worried being electrified in the E&M Gallery…And there are many more!

One thing that HAS to be mentioned would be the Energy Machine. It is a 22m high, roller coaster-like tower consists of a 1.6km long rail. When activated, balls will be dropped from the top of the contraption and roll through different tracks. The contraption thus shows how potential energy can be transformed into other types of energy by having the balls activating different musical instruments and neon lights along the tracks. There will be announcement before it begins, so make sure you don’t miss this magnificent performance!

The museum locates in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. It opens every day except on Thursday and public holidays. While you usually have to pay HK$20 (HK$10 for children, elderly and disabled) as entry fee, it’s totally free to enter on Wednesday!

But come on! Who cares about that negligible HK$20?

It is for science!

And fun!

…And science!