Hong Kong Railway Museum

Hong Kong Railway Museum



Introduction　

Situated in the town center of Tai Po Market, the Hong Kong Railway Museum is an open-air museum occupying some 6,500 square meters converted from the old Tai Po Railway Station. Erected in 1913, the station building features the pitched roof of traditional Chinese building. It was declared a monument in 1984, refurbished and opened as a museum in 1985.

Permanent Display

Exploring is the history of the local railway transportation, the exhibits include the historic station building, six historical coaches, a narrow gauge steam locomotive and a diesel electric engine No.51.

General Information　

Address
13 Shung Tak Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po, Hong Kong

Enquiries
Tel.: (852) 2653 3455
Fax: (852) 2638 0897
E-mail: hkrm@lcsd.gov.hk

Transportation
By rail: Kowloon-Canton Railway to Tai Po Market Station and then Mini Bus no. 25K
By bus: Kowloon Motor Bus nos. 72, 72X, 73X, 74X, 75X, 271

Location Map


Floor Plan


Opening Hours
Mondays, Wednesday to Sunday (including public holidays): 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on Tuesdays, Christmas day, Boxing day, New Year's day and the first three days of Chinese New Year

Free Admission

Offical Website
http://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/english/branch_sel_hkr.htm