Hong Kong｜Mei Ho House Living Museum — Mei Ho · Memories

Mei Ho House Living Museum, opened in December 2013, is the first public housing museum established and managed by the Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association.

Many people nowadays may not know that the birth of Mei Ho House originated from a major fire on the night of December 25, 1953, in Shek Kip Mei — the Shek Kip Mei fire. The fire broke out in the hillside squatter area of Shek Kip Mei, mercilessly leaving nearly 58,000 households homeless.

In the past, to resettle the affected residents and improve their living conditions, Mei Ho House was completed in 1954, marking the beginning of Hong Kong’s public housing policy.

The Mei Ho House Living Museum showcases the former community, changes in public housing environments, and lifestyle habits, playing a crucial role in understanding the history of housing in Hong Kong.

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The visit to Mei Ho House Living Museum was inspired by a child who suddenly shared the history of Mei Ho House while on the MTR passing through Shek Kip Mei. (It’s believed to be part of their general knowledge class.)
“Why was Mei Ho House built? It’s the only H-shaped public housing in Hong Kong…” they explained confidently.

To satisfy the child’s curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of part of Hong Kong’s history, we decisively got off at Shek Kip Mei MTR station and headed straight to the Mei Ho House Living Museum.

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We hope the new generation and children can maintain their love for Hong Kong, their passion for Hong Kong’s history, discover more about Hong Kong, and better appreciate the city they live in. 🧡

📍Address: Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon (70 Pak Tin Par Street)

🎫Admission: Free entry / No reservation required

🕰️Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Sunday and Public Holidays: 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM

Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas Eve, and Lunar New Year's Eve: 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Monday (except public holidays): Closed

Lunar New Year’s Day 1 to 3: Closed

Public Guided Tours:

Cantonese Guided Tours: Every Tuesday to Sunday and Public Holidays: 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

English/Mandarin Guided Tours: Every other Sunday: 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

No reservation required, free participation

Transportation:

MTR 🚇: Kwun Tong Line, “Shek Kip Mei” Station Exit A. After exiting, walk straight (along Wo Che Street) about 50-60 meters, cross the traffic light on the left, then continue straight until you see “St. Francis English Primary School.” Do not cross the road, then turn right and walk to the end to find Mei Ho House Living Museum.

MTR 🚇: Tsuen Wan Line, “Sham Shui Po” Station Exits B2, D2.

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