Hong Kong Science Museum

The Hong Kong Science Museum has long been the place for visitors of
all ages to learn science in an entertaining way. During the year, 665 000
visitors were attracted and the museum organised more than 385
programmes which covered science lectures, film shows, fun science
experiment, computer classes, workshops for students and teachers,
family activities and children's programmes with an attendance of over
43 100.

A life-size robotic Tyrannosaurus Rex gave the museum an eye-catching
attraction on its Piazza in early 1997. This much-photographed exhibit
acted as a magnet for the thematic exhibition Prehistoric Giants, which
was presented till May 1997, featuring 17 robotic prehistoric reptiles and
eight interactive exhibits. A wide range of activities was arranged to
complement the special exhibition, including a science forum, three
science lectures, 16 weekend programmes, eight fun science
experiments, 44 slide and video shows and a drawing competition for
primary students.

The Tsing Ma Bridge, the world's longest combined road and rail
suspension bridge, connects Hong Kong to the new airport and hence the
rest of the world. To celebrate the official opening of the Tsing Ma
Bridge, the British Council and the Provisional Urban Council jointly
presented a Living Bridges exhibition in the Museum in May 1997. Living
Bridges also reviewed the history of the 'inhabited bridge' - one with
living/work spaces - and looked at its potential for the enhancement of
cities in general.

The MegaBugs exhibition staged in the Museum from December 1997,
featured nine monster-sized robotic insects and arthropods. They
overwhelmed visitors by their huge size, realistic appearance and
well-engineered animation sequence.

The museum continued to provide strong support to schools interested in
staging in-school exhibitions. The travelling exhibition, Your Eyes, was
available for use by schools, and more than 10 000 students benefited
from its hands-on exhibits.

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