The Hong Kong Museum of History is a rather new building but it still holds many of the original items from the first museum and art gallery that was kept at the old City Museum. This new building, opened in 1998 in Tsim Sha Tsui is very unique in design, making it an easy to identify landmark for those staying in the many discount hotels near the Hong Kong Museum of History.
The museum itself is 17,500 square meters and is adjacent to the Science Museum, making this a must visit attraction when in the city. Budget hotels near the Hong Kong Museum of History are sure to be a hit with kids, as both of the museums offer kid's programs as well as fun and educational displays. The permanent display in the museum outlines the history of the Hong Kong area though its amazing collection of ancient and more modern artifacts. This display is housed on two different floors in a total of eight galleries. In addition the museum hosts many special exhibits that are changed frequently. Archeology, natural history and ethnography exhibitions are also located within this world class facility.