Hong Kong Public Records Building

The Hong Kong Public Records Building is an archive facility in Kwun Tong that spans ten floors with specialized storage areas for different record types. It houses paper documents, digital files, microfilms, and photographic collections, each stored in dedicated spaces.

This building opened in 1997 as Hong Kong's first dedicated archival facility, marking a turning point for systematic preservation of administrative documents. The opening made it possible to centralize significant collections in a secure location.

The building preserves documents that reflect how Hong Kong has developed over time. Its collections show the role that institutions and civic life have played in shaping this city.

Visits are easiest on weekdays when document viewing areas are fully accessible to the public. Weekend access requires advance notice and must be arranged in advance.

The facility holds the Carl Smith Collection, a personal research archive containing handwritten information cards documenting Hong Kong's past. This collection offers uncommon perspectives on lesser-explored aspects of the city's history.

GPS coordinates: 22.31252,114.22950

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05