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Hong Kong Film Archive

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Eastern
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Closed
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Best for ages
5–13+ years
Setting
Indoor
Typical visit
1 to 3 hours
Parking
N/A

Get in touch

Phone
(852) 2739 2139
Website
www.filmarchive.gov.hk/
Email
hkfa@lcsd.gov.hk
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About this place

The Hong Kong Film Archive is a dedicated five-storey facility designed to acquire, preserve, and showcase Hong Kong's rich cinematic history. It features a 125-seat mini-cinema, a 200-square-metre exhibition hall, a comprehensive Resource Centre, and specialized restoration laboratories. Families visit to introduce children to the city's nostalgic movie heritage through rotating thematic exhibitions (displaying historic movie props, vintage posters, and costumes), interactive multimedia displays, and regular family-friendly film screenings.

Things to know

Free Exhibition Admission

General entry to the building, exhibition hall, and Resource Centre is entirely free. Cinema screenings are ticketed.

Resource Centre Age Limit

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to enter or use the Resource Centre on the 3rd floor.

Stroller and Wheelchair Friendly

The facility is fully barrier-free. It features ramp access near the entrance, elevators serving all floors, and designated wheelchair spaces in the cinema.

No Food or Drinks

To safeguard archival films, books, and prints, no eating or drinking is permitted in any of the exhibition halls, cinema, or library areas.

Opening hours

Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
TuesdayTodayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Address
50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Public transport
MTR Sai Wan Ho Station · 10 min walk
Guide

Getting here

By MTR

Take the Island Line to Sai Wan Ho Station and take Exit A. Walk through Tai On Street, turn onto Lei King Road, and walk for approximately 5 to 10 minutes to reach the Archive.

By Bus

Multiple bus routes stop near the Archive or Lei King Road, including routes 2X, 77, 99, 110, 307P, 694, 720P, 722, and 955. Alight near the Lei King Road or Tai On Street stops.

By car

Drive via the Island Eastern Corridor, exit towards Sai Wan Ho or Tai Hong Street, and head towards Tai Hong Street and Lei King Road. You can park in the fee-charging public basement car park at the adjacent Island East Sports Centre (52 Lei King Road).

By Walking

The venue sits near the Sai Wan Ho waterfront and is a short 5-minute walk from the Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier.

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Good to know

Is the Hong Kong Film Archive free to enter?
Yes. General admission to the Archive building, its exhibition hall (Ground Floor), and the Resource Centre (3rd Floor) is completely free. You only need to purchase tickets if you wish to watch a scheduled movie screening in the cinema.
Are the movies screened here suitable for English-speaking kids?
It varies by screening. Most classic Hong Kong films are shown in Cantonese or Mandarin with both English and Chinese subtitles. For children-specific events like the "Summer Family Cine Fest," some films feature live Cantonese dubbing with no subtitles, while others are in English with bilingual subtitles. Parents should check the specific movie details on the official website before purchasing tickets.
Can my children read books or watch videos in the Resource Centre?
Yes, the 3rd-floor Resource Centre contains a vast catalog of film-related books, comics, and magazines that kids can browse freely. To watch archival audiovisual materials, you must apply for a temporary "Audiovisual Materials Viewing Card". Keep in mind that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and must keep quiet.
Can I bring a baby stroller inside?
Yes. The building has wide walkways, step-free access, and elevators, making it highly accessible and easy to navigate with a baby stroller.
Is there a cafe or dining space inside the building?
No, there are no dining options inside the archive, and food and drinks are prohibited in the exhibition and screening rooms. However, the Archive is located steps away from the Sai Wan Ho waterfront (Soho East) and the Tai On Building, both of which are famous for child-friendly restaurants and local street food.

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