Museum Opening

1. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above
   • If the signal is in force before opening hours, the Museum will remain closed.
   • If the signal is issued during opening hours, the Museum will be closed.
   • If the signal is cancelled or lowered to Signal No.3 or below 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, the Museum will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
2. Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
   • If the signal is in force before opening hours, the Museum will remain closed.
   • If the signal is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, the Museum will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
   • If the signal is issued during opening hours, the Museum will remain open.
3. "Extreme Conditions"
   • If "Extreme Conditions" is in force before opening hours, the Museum will remain closed.
   • If "Extreme Conditions" is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, the Museum will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
   • If the Museum is already open, the opening hours may be subject to adjustment.

Museum Activities

Indoor Programmes for parents and children, children, kindergartens^#, primary schools^#, special schools^#, children centres, elderly centres, and other similar organisations (including pre-booked group guided tours):

1. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above (including Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement) / "Extreme Conditions"
   • Ongoing programmes will be suspended.
   • If the above-mentioned weather condition(s) is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
2. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or Red / Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
   • Ongoing programmes will continue.
   • If the signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.

Other Indoor Programmes (including pre-booked group guided tours):

1. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above (including Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement) / "Extreme Conditions"
   • Ongoing programmes will be suspended.
   • If the above-mentioned weather condition(s) is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
2. Black Rainstorm Warning
   • Ongoing programmes will continue.
   • If the warning signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
3. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 / Red Rainstorm Warning
   • All programmes will proceed as scheduled.

Outdoor Programmes

Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above / Red / Black Rainstorm Warning / "Extreme Conditions"

• Ongoing programmes may be suspended subject to actual weather conditions.
• If the signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
• Due to variations in actual circumstances for each programme, please refer to the individual event details for special arrangements in inclement weather.

Arrangements for Fee-Charging Programmes

1. Rescheduled or refund arrangements will be made for cancelled programmes.
2. Unless the Museum is closed due to inclement weather, the scheduled group visits of Free Admission will not be cancelled.
3. For enquiries, please call (852) 2721 0116, and stay tuned to announcements on TV or radio.

^#If the Education Bureau announces class suspension, programmes for kindergartens, primary schools, special schools, and secondary schools will be cancelled.