A towering kinetic sculpture called the Energy Machine fills the atrium of the Hong Kong Science Museum (香港科學館), sending balls along tracks, loops and chimes through several storeys of the building. Overhead hangs a Douglas DC-3, the first aircraft flown by Cathay Pacific, which gives the transport displays an unmistakable centrepiece.
Most exhibits are designed to be touched, pushed and played with rather than simply looked at. The permanent galleries cover topics such as light, sound, electricity and magnetism, mirrors, transport and communications, and there is a dedicated area for younger children.
The museum opened in 1991 in Tsim Sha Tsui East, beside the Hong Kong Museum of History, and draws more than a million visitors a year. Its hands-on approach makes it especially popular with families and school groups, and it is a common choice for a rainy day in Kowloon.
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