Introduction
Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence (MWRCD) was converted from the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence on 3 September 2024 (the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression). The museum focuses on the history of the War of Resistance and changes in Hong Kong’s coastal defence and military affairs, highlighting the core theme of “War of Resistance” and “Coastal Defence” in defending the nation and cultivating a stronger sense of national esteem and patriotism.
The permanent exhibition includes 11 galleries, showcasing Hong Kong’s resistance against the Japanese invasion of China and its close relationship with national coastal defence and military changes from the Tang dynasty to Hong Kong’s return to the Motherland in 1997. Among which, four galleries are specially named as “The War of Resistance Galleries”, covering the history of Japanese invasion to China, the fall of Hong Kong, underground resistances of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column and the guerrilla fighters’ contributions, and the surrender of Japan. This allows the public to gain a deeper understanding of the War of Resistance, pay tribute to the martyrs who fought against the Japanese, and cherish the present-day peace.
The museum is located at Lyemun Pass (today’s Lei Yue Mun Channel), which has been a strategic defence location since ancient times, underscoring Hong Kong’s longstanding role as the gateway of the nation’s southern maritime approaches. With a total area of 34,200 square metres, the museum is converted from the hundred years’ old Lyemun Fort on a headland 64 metres above sea level overlooking Lyemun Pass. Twenty-four checkpoints are set up on the Lyemun Fort Historical Trail, including the Torpedo Station built in a cave on the shore, the Lyemun Redoubt on the hilltop, and batteries and caponiers. Visitors can experience and enjoy the unique beauty of the built structures embedded in the natural scenery, and immerse themselves in the military and historical ambience of this site through walking the Historical Trail. Multimedia elements, innovative presentation methods and a thematic approach are injected into the permanent exhibition and the historical trail of the museum to narrate the history of the War of Resistance and the story of Hong Kong’s coastal defence, promoting patriotism and ensuring its continuity from generation to generation.
Financial Figures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence?
A: 175 Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
Q: How do I get there?
A: Visitors can reach the Museum by walk from the Shau Kei Wan MTR Station. In addition, City Bus route No.85 and No.82X stop outside the Museum. (Plan Your Visit)
Q: How can I access to Museum's reference materials?
A: The Resource Centre on the 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of History provides reference books, periodicals and audio-visual materials on Chinese and Hong Kong military history. (More Info)
Enquiries / appointments 
2724 9009 or 2724 9033
Q: Are there any activities for the public?
A: We regularly organize a wide range of education and extension activities for the public, details of which may be referred to the quarterly published Hong Kong Museum of History Newsletter or our Education Programmes webpage.
Q: How can I join the Museum's docent programme?
A: Currently, we have a team of professional docents providing guided tour services for visitors. We will make announcement on our website when new recruitment programme is to be launched.
Q: How can I get the latest Museum news?
A: The quarterly published Hong Kong Museum of History Newsletter or our website.
Enquiries 2569 1500
Q: How can the Public make donations to Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence? How is the selection process of proposed donations?
A: If you would like to make a donation of historical object(s) to Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence, you could first let us have the basic information such as your name, contact, description of the proposed donation and images of objects etc. via the following ways:
2569 1500
2569 1637
hkmwrcd@lcsd.gov.hk
Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence,
175 Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
(Please specify "Donation of historical object(s)" on the envelope.)
Once we have received the information of the proposed donation, we will table the proposal in Hong Kong Museum of History's regular Programme Committee Meeting and discuss it from criteria ranging from the Museum's Collection Policy, historical significance and research value of the proposed donation to physical condition of the historical objects in the donation, etc. according to our established mechanism. Our staff members will contact the donor as soon as our decision is made.
Assessment Criteria for Acquisition of Collection
- In line with the Museum's Collection Policy
- Historical significance
- Authenticity
- Price
- Physical condition
- Durability
- Rarity
- Display value
- Research value
Donations
Assessment Criteria for Public Programme Proposals
- In line with the Museum's vision, mission and values
- Concept and ideas
- Historical / Cultural merits
- Educational value
- Financial and technical feasibilities
- Public appeal
- Presentation skills
