Hong Kong Maritime Museum
香港海事博物館 | |||||||||
Hong Kong Maritime Museum at Central Ferry Pier 8 | |||||||||
| Established | 8 September 2005 | ||||||||
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| Location | Central Pier 8, Hong Kong | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 22°17′11″N 114°09′43″E / 22.28639°N 114.16194°E | ||||||||
| Type | Not-for-profit | ||||||||
| Website | hkmaritimemuseum.org | ||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 香港海事博物館 | ||||||||
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Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational institution funded by the international shipping community and the government in Hong Kong. It is located at Central Pier 8, Hong Kong. The museum was established on 8 September in 2005 and reopened to the public in February 2013.
The museum focuses on the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade, and naval warfare. While concentrating on the South China coast and its adjacent seas, its exhibits also cover global trends and provide an account of Hong Kong's maritime growth.
The museum includes semi-permanent and special exhibitions, interactive displays, educational events, a café, and a museum shop.