Hong Kong Museum of History

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Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

Introduction
The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb was discovered in 1955 when the Government was levelling a hill slope at the Lei Cheng Uk Village for the construction of resettlement buildings. According to its structure, inscriptions on the tomb bricks and tomb finds, it is believed that the tomb was built in the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD). The tomb was declared as a gazetted monument in 1988 and is preserved permanently thereafter. Though it is closed to the public for conservation reasons, visitors can still have a glimpse of the interior of the tomb through the glass panel at the entrance passage. The exhibition hall was built adjacent to the tomb. In addition to the display of pottery and bronze wares excavated from the tomb, there is an exhibition namely "Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb" on display. Texts, graphics, photos, maps, videos and models are used to introduce the geographical situation, discovery and structure of the tomb. "Trade Passages: A Pictorial Exhibition of the Silk Road in the Han Dynasty" is also on display. Visitors can have a better understanding of the explosion of trade in the Han dynasty.

Introduction

The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb was discovered in 1955 when the Government was levelling a hill slope at the Lei Cheng Uk Village for the construction of resettlement buildings. According to its structure, inscriptions on the tomb bricks and tomb finds, it is believed that the tomb was built in the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD). The tomb was declared as a gazetted monument in 1988 and is preserved permanently thereafter. Though it is closed to the public for conservation reasons, visitors can still have a glimpse of the interior of the tomb through the glass panel at the entrance passage.

The exhibition hall was built adjacent to the tomb. In addition to the display of pottery and bronze wares excavated from the tomb, there is an exhibition namely "Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb" on display. Texts, graphics, photos, maps, videos and models are used to introduce the geographical situation, discovery and structure of the tomb. "Trade Passages: A Pictorial Exhibition of the Silk Road in the Han Dynasty" is also on display. Visitors can have a better understanding of the explosion of trade in the Han dynasty.

Address :	41 Tonkin Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Tel. No. :	2386 2863
Fax. No. :	2361 2105

Exhibitions
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Trade Passages: A Pictorial Exhibition of the Silk Road in the Han Dynasty

Free Admission

Opening Hours
Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10am - 5pm

Closing Days
Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays), and the first two days of the Chinese New Year

Public Transport
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Inclement Weather Arrangements

1.		Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above
	•	The Museum will be closed if the signal is in force before museum opening hours.
	•	The Museum will be closed if the signal is issued during museum opening hours.
	•	The Museum will resume service within 2 hours if the signal is cancelled or lowered to Signal No.3 or below 3 hours or more before the normal closing time as conditions allow. The Museum will remain closed if the signal is cancelled or lowered to Signal No.3 or below less than 3 hours before the normal closing time.

2.		"Extreme Conditions" *
	•	The Museum will be closed if "extreme conditions" is in force before museum opening hours.
	•	The Museum will resume service within 2 hours if "extreme conditions" is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time as conditions allow. The Museum will remain closed if "extreme conditions" is cancelled less than 3 hours before the normal closing time. (*In the case of serious disruption of public transport services, extensive flooding, major landslides or large-scale power outage caused by a super typhoon, the Government will make an announcement of "extreme conditions".)

3.		Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
	•	The Museum will be closed if the signal is in force before museum opening hours.
	•	The Museum will remain open if the signal is issued during museum opening hours.
	•	The Museum will resume service within 2 hours if the signal is cancelled 2 hours or more before the normal closing time as conditions allow. The Museum will remain closed if the signal is cancelled less than 2 hours before the normal closing time.

Barrier-free Facilities
Currently, barrier-free facilities and services provided at Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum are: * A barrier-free ramp at the main entrance * Tactile guide path and Braille and tactile floor plan at the gallery * Automatic door at the main entrance * Enquiries counter suitable for wheelchair users * Assistive listening system at the enquiries counter * Audio and visual signals of the emergency alarm system Access Officer You are welcome to contact Mr. YUEN Chi Tai, Assistant Curator I (Permanent Exhibition) of the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum at 2724 6528 during office hours (9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5:48pm on Mon to Fri) or call the Duty Officer at 2386 2863 during non-office hours.

Barrier-free Facilities

Currently, barrier-free facilities and services provided at Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum are:

* A barrier-free ramp at the main entrance

* Tactile guide path and Braille and tactile floor plan at the gallery

* Automatic door at the main entrance

* Enquiries counter suitable for wheelchair users

* Assistive listening system at the enquiries counter

* Audio and visual signals of the emergency alarm system

Access Officer

You are welcome to contact Mr. YUEN Chi Tai, Assistant Curator I (Permanent Exhibition) of the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum at 2724 6528 during office hours (9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5:48pm on Mon to Fri) or call the Duty Officer at 2386 2863 during non-office hours.