Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, Biographical museum in Central, Hong Kong.
The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum occupies Kom Tong Hall on Castle Road and presents personal belongings, photographs, handwritten letters, and multimedia installations about the statesman's life and activities. The interior rooms preserve original furnishings, decorative woodwork, and floor tiles that reflect the design choices of the early 20th century owner.
The hall was built in the early 20th century for Ho Kom-tong, a wealthy merchant and comprador who combined European and Chinese building elements. The city opened the structure as a museum in December 2006 and recognized it as a protected monument in 2010.
The name honors the revolutionary leader who spent several years in the city during his education and political activities. Visitors see objects and writings in the rooms that trace his path from medical student to founder of the first Chinese republic.
The building sits on a quiet street above the Central district and can be reached by public transport or on foot from the city center. Visitors exploring the galleries will find audio aids in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, as well as reading rooms with additional material.
The red brick walls and stone window frames show the influence of Western villa design, while carved wooden panels and Chinese roof tiles reflect local craft traditions. The wrought-iron balconies and rich stucco decorations inside recall Baroque and Rococo motifs that the original owner adopted from Europe.
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