The Hong Kong Science Museum is worth a visit while you are in Kowloon, near Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong. The experience will be doubly worth it if you have children accompanying you. Located adjacent to the Hong Kong Museum of History, the science museum houses several exhibitions, simulation areas and displays, which both adults and kids can enjoy leisurely. The permanent exhibition includes approximately 500 exhibits and provides intriguing insights into the mysteries that make up the world of science.
The most noteworthy exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum is the Energy Machine, which stands at 22 meters in height and includes twin towers. There are 18 galleries in the museum, categorized to display scientific areas such as sound, light, electricity and magnetism, motion, life science, mathematics, meteorology, geography, transportation, food science, computer technology, robotics, communication, construction, home technology, energy efficiency and occupational safety & health. Spread across four levels, majority of the exhibits are interactive, allowing visitors to learn about it all through active participation.
The Hong Kong Science Museum has a specially allocated room for children between the ages of 3 and 7. Experimental and intuitive, the exhibits here include simulations of various amusing, but scientific activities. Optical illusions, parabolic disks, flight navigation simulations, eight-cylinder gasoline engine mechanisms, traditional Chinese medicine through herbs are all part of the museum's exhibits. Some of the exhibits included are fitness testing equipment, such as blood pressure monitors, endurance testers and lung capacity checkers.
The computer section is of high interest to most children and houses 30 stations with various graphics and software programs for children to use and learn. Two of the computers are free internet-enabled. Recycling methods and technologies are also part of the exhibits available at the Hong Kong Science Museum. If you get hungry while you're browsing the exhibits, you can grab a snack at the cafe inside. It'll take about 3 hours to complete a visit to this museum and the experience is most enjoyable if you have children traveling with you.
Hong Kong is a kaleidoscope of places to visit and things to do, so enjoy it to the fullest while staying at an acclaimed Hong Kong hotel. The Hong Kong Science Museum is within easy reaching distance from every Kowloon hotel.Hong Kong is yours to explore and staying at a Hong Kong hotel will only heighten the experience you have while you are there.
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