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🔗🚓 Stanley Correctional Museum: 160 years of history!

The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is located on two floors in Stanley🔗, with more than 600 exhibits, including various artifacts, old photos, and simulated gallows and cell scenes. Recommended tour: Walk over from Stanley Market or the waterfront, just a few minutes away. You can first take a walk near Stanley Plaza to feel the unique seaside atmosphere; then head to the Department of Corrections Museum to note the opening hours (10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00, every Tuesday to Sunday). Must-play items: ⭐ 1. Simulated gallows check-in: The highly restored gallows scene feels a solemn atmosphere, very suitable for a little humanistic care check-in photos ⭐ 2. Old Cell Experience: You can walk into the simulated cell, feel the living environment of the old prisoners and think about the changes in the social system. 3⭐ 3. Artifact Appreciation: The exhibition area of ​​the museum displays a large number of precious artifacts, archives and photographs to gain an in-depth understanding of the historical development of the Department of Corrections over the past 160 years. 🙈 Photo spots: hanging station, cell, Correctional Department logo exterior, Stanley sea view outside the museum! Game Tips: - Free admission, no reservation required, suitable for impromptu visits. - The entire property is air-conditioned, making it very comfortable to enter even on cloudy and rainy days. - It is recommended to reserve about 1 to 1.5 hours for a slow visit, carefully reading the story behind each exhibit. - Remember to bring your ID card, information will be checked occasionally. - There are many food options around Stanley, you can arrange a visit to the museum in the morning, then have lunch or walk the market.
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Posted: Nov 2, 2025
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