Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Cultural museum in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a museum in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, with six permanent galleries and six thematic galleries. The building, designed by the Architectural Services Department, uses a traditional Chinese courtyard layout and stands beside the Shing Mun River. Its tan walls and orange pitched roofs are visible from the waterfront, and a red banner with the characters "文化" hangs on the right facade.
The institution opened in 2000 to bring together local history and everyday objects in one central place. Since then, thematic exhibitions have changed regularly while the permanent collections have expanded.
The Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall holds over 30,000 items, including costumes and props used by past stars; in 2016 actress Lee Heung-kam donated her stage items for a display named after her. The museum's 350-seat theatre stages regular Cantonese opera performances, a tradition recognised as intangible cultural heritage.
The Che Kung Temple station is a short walk away and connects the building with the rest of the city. The building is usually quieter in the morning, while more families and school groups arrive in the afternoon and on weekends.
One of the halls is dedicated to the early film industry and shows old cameras and costumes from Hong Kong productions. Another area presents handmade puppets and props that were used in traditional performances.
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