Hong Kong Space Museum Museum

Address: Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Website: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Space/en/index.html

The Hong Kong Space Museum is a public museum and planetarium located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Kowloon. It is known for its distinct hemispherical dome that houses the planetarium theatre and for family-oriented space science displays.

The site offers regular planetarium shows, public lectures, and interactive exhibits covering astronomy and space technology. Visitors commonly attend a planetarium performance and tour the exhibition halls presenting models, displays, and hands-on activities.

The museum was established as Hong Kong’s principal public institution for astronomy education and has operated planetarium services and exhibitions for decades. It has been updated over time to include modern projection systems and multimedia displays.

The museum sits on Salisbury Road in the Yau Tsim Mong District, adjacent to other cultural venues and the harbour; it is accessible by Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station and local buses.

• Location and timing: The museum sits on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront near other cultural landmarks; combine a visit with a walk along the harbourfront and view of Victoria Harbour. Check show times in advance, as planetarium performances run to a timetable.

What to See#

• Planetarium Theatre: The planetarium theatre is housed beneath a recognisable hemispherical dome and offers astronomy shows and star projections using a digital/optical system. Show schedules vary by language and age group.
• Exhibition Halls: Exhibition halls present hands-on displays about space science, astronomy, and space exploration, suitable for families and school groups.

The Hong Kong Space Museum sits on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui beside the Star Ferry Pier and the Tsim Sha Tsui cultural precinct. It is a very short walk (a few minutes) from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station (Tsuen Wan Line) and is immediately adjacent to the Star Ferry landing if arriving from Central by ferry.

Numerous buses and minibuses serve Salisbury Road; taxis can also drop you at the museum forecourt.

• Book planetarium (Sky Show) tickets ahead and arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime-sessions often sell out, especially on weekends and public holidays.
• Plan your visit around the planetarium timetable on the museum's website so you don't miss a show; visiting mid-morning on weekdays generally avoids the largest tourist crowds from nearby Tsim Sha Tsui attractions.