Hong Kong Science Museum
Characteristic
Opened in April 1991, the 4-storey museum houses about 500 exhibits, encompassing a wide range of science subjects such as computers, robotics, transport, communications, life science, food science, meteorology, geography and home technology. About 70% of the exhibits are interactive items, offering fascinating experience to explore the mysteries of science. One can watch balls rolling between the 2 towers of the 22 m high Energy Machine, experience simulated flight or street-car driving, challenge the wits of computers, and test your reflexes and power of perception. An Orientation Hall, Laboratory, Energy Efficiency Centre, Computer Room and Children's Zone can be found in the Museum.
Facilities
Lecture hall, permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall and within its outdoor boundaries
Application Forms
Organisation
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Contact
Assistant Manager (Science) Hiring & Services
How to Apply
Call before sending in the application form with information on the location, date, time, nature of activities, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, props set to be used, size of the crew and cast, equipment list and a copy of the public liability insurance cover.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases and payment by cash. 10 or more working days for filming at the hiring units of the Museum, and complicated cases such as those involving consultation with relevant government departments/property owners etc., and/or payment by cheque.
Fees
| First 4 hours (basic charge) | Thereafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-hiring units | $7,110 | $2,050 (each subsequent 4-hour block) |
| Hiring units | $11,600 | $2,900 (each subsequent hour) |
Additional rental charges and a refundable deposit are required for filming in the hiring units. (Please contact the person-in-charge for details.)
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
All fees, along with a refundable deposit equivalent to the fees payable, shall be paid prior to filming.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $6.5 million to $30 million (depending on the risk level) in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR and the company at their own expense, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Department.
Remarks
- Filming of the following scenes is strictly prohibited:
- the lighting of fire or the use of fireworks or explosive materials; and - vehicle chases or rallies, including those involving motorcycles and bicycles. 2. The name of the property shall not be identified without prior permission. 3. The nature of the film shall not cause any embarrassment to the HKSAR Government, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, or any occupants of the property. Nor shall it contain any immoral, illegal, defamatory or political content. 4. Close-up shots of individual visitors are expressly prohibited. 5. Filming for commercial purposes is prohibited in the exhibition areas, security areas and the licensed areas; applications for other areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.