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Sam Tung Uk Museum

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Tsuen Wan

Closed

Directions

Best for ages

5–12 years

Setting

Indoor/Outdoor

Typical visit

1 to 2 hours

Parking

N/A

Get in touch

Phone

+852 2411 2001

Website

www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/ICHO/zh_TW/web/icho/sam_tung_uk_museum.html

stum@lcsd.gov.hk

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About this place

Originally a fortified Hakka walled village built by the Chan clan in 1786, the Sam Tung Uk Museum is a meticulously restored declared monument spanning 2,000 square meters. Symmetrically designed like a chessboard with traditional halls, courtyards, and narrow lanes, this peaceful village-turned-museum is now home to the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Families visit to step away from modern skyscrapers, wander the historic village lanes, and engage with vibrant, child-friendly multimedia exhibits showcasing traditional local crafts like lion dance head making, lantern crafting, and traditional toy culture.

Things to know

Free Admission

There is absolutely no admission fee, making this an extremely budget-friendly cultural outing.

No Strollers Allowed Inside

Due to narrow historic lanes and high wooden door thresholds, strollers are not permitted inside the exhibition rooms. Bringing a baby carrier is highly recommended.

Interactive Activities

Kids can enjoy interactive digital games like a digital roof-tiling game, watch videos, and color or assemble paper lantern templates.

Stamp Collecting Stations

Bring a notebook or use the provided booklets so kids can find and collect various ink stamps spread across the museum.

Facilities & amenities

Free Entry

Indoor

Outdoor

Opening hours

Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

TuesdayTodayClosed

Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location & getting there

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Address

Hong Kong, 荃灣古屋里2號三棟屋博物館二號

Public transport

MTR Tsuen Wan Station · 4 min walk

Guide

Getting here

By MTR

Take the Tsuen Wan Line to Tsuen Wan Station. Take Exit B2, Exit B3, or Exit E. From any of these exits, follow the museum signposts for a flat 3 to 5-minute walk.

By Bus

Alight at the Sai Lau Kok Road bus bay near Kwu Uk Lane, which is only an 85-meter (approx. 1-minute) walk from the museum. Useful bus routes passing nearby include KMB routes 32, 40X, 43X, 49X, 269P, green minibus route 403X, and green minibus route 312.

By car

Drive to Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan. Note that there is no public onsite parking. Drivers must park in nearby paid public parking lots such as Luk Yeung Galleria, Nan Fung Centre, or Discovery Park, then walk to the venue.

By Taxi

Urban (red) or New Territories (green) taxis can drop passengers off directly at the forecourt/drop-off point at the entrance of the museum (2 Kwu Uk Lane).

By Walking

The venue is fully connected to Tsuen Wan's extensive public footbridge network. It is easily walkable from anywhere in the Tsuen Wan town center.

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Good to know

Is there an admission fee to enter the Sam Tung Uk Museum?

No. Admission is entirely free for both local residents and tourists.

Can I bring my baby stroller inside?

No. Strollers are not allowed inside the narrow, historic lanes and houses of the village. It is best to park your stroller near the entrance and navigate using a baby carrier.

What interactive activities are available for children on-site?

Kids can enjoy interactive digital games (such as a traditional rooftop-tiling game), watch educational videos on traditional toy and food preparation, collect ink stamps at various checkpoint stations, and take home paper templates to fold their own traditional Chinese paper lanterns.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Partially. The main courtyard and some exhibition halls are accessible via movable ramps that the staff can put in place upon request. However, the historic, raised door thresholds of the oldest preserved houses are not accessible to wheelchair users. Note that there are also no accessible toilets inside the museum.

Are there eating or storage facilities on-site?

No, the museum does not have a cafe, food stalls, or public lockers. Food and drinks are prohibited inside the galleries. However, the museum is situated right in central Tsuen Wan, with hundreds of restaurants and shopping mall dining options located just minutes away.