A Journey through Culture and History

The Heritage Museum sits beside the tranquil Shing Mun River, a popular spot for cyclists and bird watchers. The museum is the biggest in Hong Kong size so far, and houses insightful exhibitions on the local culture and history of Hong Kong, often featuring traditional arts put side by side with contemporary creations.

A Tribute to Bruce Lee

If you’re a fan of Bruce Lee, head up to the second floor for a fantastic exhibition on the life and style of the movie icon. The exhibition traces back to his early life as a martial arts trainee as well as a child actor being featured in a movie at the age of 10. More than 600 unique items are on display, including his deadly nunchucks and various kungfu training costumes, including his most iconic yellow jumpsuit from the movie Game of Death. 

The World of Jin Yong

If you're a fan of martial arts in Chinese literature or movies, you may have heard of Jin Yong, one of the most popular and influential Chinese novelists. Famous for his martial arts novels (Wuxia stories) since the '60s, his stories have stimulated the imaginations of generations with an abundance of characters and fantastic martial arts forms. Imagine the wildly popular Marvel universe, but much bigger and set in Medieval China. The Jin Yong Gallery displays books, comics, TV dramas, and popular culture that have been inspired and shaped by his novels. You can act like one of those heroes and take photos in a booth. 

Impact on Global Culture

You can see Jin Yong's impact on the whole world! But we have more than that! Following World War 2, the local cultural industry flourished and spread out to corners of the world. Today, you can hear people humming Cantonese Pop songs and reciting lines from old TV dramas. I am sure you heard of names like Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung who brought marvelous performances to the audience. Walls of local movie posters show you the well-written work we have in history. 

Relax at the Alchemist Cafe Bistro

After exploring the exhibitions, unwind at the Alchemist Cafe Bistro on the ground floor. With a picturesque view of the Shing Mun River, and if luck permits, a glimpse of an elegant white crane or two on a fish hunt, it's the perfect way to conclude your visit.

Visiting the Heritage Museum offers not only an insight into the local culture and history of Hong Kong but also a relaxing day out by the river.