Stephen Hui Geological Museum

Stephen Hui Geological Museum How well do you know your "best friend" - the EARTH ? It nurtures and sustains you, it provides al

About us

Located on the campus of the University of Hong Kong as part of the Department of Earth Sciences, the Stephen Hui Geological Museum recently opened in January 2009 as the first and only geological museum in Hong Kong. Its establishment has been made possible through the continuous support and generous donation of the family of the late Dr Stephen Sze Fun Hui, a mining engineer, geologi

st, scholar and philanthropist. Mission

The mission of the museum is to provide an attractive object-based learning facility for understanding the nature and evolution of our planet by visitors of all ages and to inspire an appreciation of the dynamic natural world of Earth Sciences, its research, and its applications to our daily life.


關於我們

在2009年1月開幕的許士芬地質博物館位於香港大學本部校園,屬香港大學地球科學系的一部分,是全港首間和唯一以地球科學為主題的博物館。許士芬家族長期支持地球科學方面的發展,更捐出款項成立本館,並藉此紀念樂善好施、好學不倦的已故礦務地質工程師兼地質學家許士芬博士。

宗旨

本館的宗旨是讓不同年齡的參觀者親身體會館中展品來認識地球和它的演變,並致力提供有關地球科學的研究資料和生活應用的知識,藉此發揚地球科學及提倡愛護和欣賞地球的重要性。

On April 22, 2026, we celebrate the Earth Day. This year’s theme “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET” is a reminder that every action...
20/04/2026

On April 22, 2026, we celebrate the Earth Day. This year’s theme “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET” is a reminder that every action we take makes a difference.

Join us for a visit to the Stephen Hui Geological Museum, where the Earth’s story comes to life.

在 2026 年 4 月 22 日,我們迎來世界地球日。今年的主題為「我們的力量,我們的星球」提醒我們,每一個行動都能帶來改變。

歡迎大家親臨許士芬地質博物館,讓地球的故事在你眼前精彩呈現。

Launch of the new website of the Stephen Hui Geological Museum! 24 December 2025 Dear friends of the SHGM,Please be info...
24/12/2025

Launch of the new website of the Stephen Hui Geological Museum!

24 December 2025

Dear friends of the SHGM,

Please be informed that the new website of our museum has been launched and is accessible at: https://shmuseum.hku.hk/

The new website will provide you with a much more interactive and informative platform and a more enriched museum experience than before. Here’s a few new features we invite you to explore:
• A 360° Virtual Tour [New!]
• An online booking system for guided tours [New!]
• A museum layout map [New!]
• Announcements of new exhibitions/education activities and easy searching for previous events [New!]
• More high-resolution pictures for our mineral, rock, and fossil collections
Since the Stephen Hui Geological Museum opened its door in January 2009, it has been the first and only geological museum in Hong Kong and contributed greatly to science education in our region, under the generous support of the Hui family to whom we are wholeheartedly thankful.

So far we have welcome more than 600,000 visitors from all over the world and offered >1500 guided tours. We sincerely thank you for being part of our journey and look forward to seeing more of our old and new friends at the SHGM in the near future.

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season!

香港大學許士芬地質博物館全新網站現已正式上線: https://shmuseum.hku.hk/

新網站旨在豐富參觀者的博物館體驗,提供一個增強且互動的平台同時幫助參觀人士探索我們的館藏,延伸參觀者與博物館之間的線上與線下互動。

許士芬地質博物館是香港首間、亦是唯一一間地質博物館。自2009年1月開館以來,持續受到許氏家族的慷慨支持與幫助,為此我們深表感謝。在過去十六年中,博物館已接待超過60萬人次訪問、超過1500場導覽,為此我們也衷心感謝各位的支持與喜愛。

我們期待並歡迎更多新、老朋友來訪與參觀許士芬地質博物館,共同支持科學與教育發展。

祝各位節日快樂!

Hong Kong Meteorite Exhibition香港隕石展Rare meteorites from the Moon, Mars, Vesta, and other solar system asteroids are on d...
20/11/2025

Hong Kong Meteorite Exhibition
香港隕石展

Rare meteorites from the Moon, Mars, Vesta, and other solar system asteroids are on display at the University of Hong Kong.
來自月球、火星、灶神星以及其他太陽系小行星的稀有隕石,正在香港大學厲樹雄科學館大堂展出

From November 21st to 30th, 2025

Ground Floor, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, James Lee Science Building
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

From Moonlight to Mountains, Welcome to Our Museum!Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival under the same moon that shines ove...
05/10/2025

From Moonlight to Mountains, Welcome to Our Museum!
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival under the same moon that shines over every landform.
Discover Earth's diversity this International Geodiversity Day.

從圓月到群山,歡迎來臨我們博物館!
在明月的照耀下,一同慶祝中秋佳節。
同時在國際地質多樣性日,探索地球的豐富多樣。

'Do you want to be the ambassador for a University of Hong Kong museum, representing a top world institution and teachin...
29/08/2025

'Do you want to be the ambassador for a University of Hong Kong museum, representing a top world institution and teaching the next generations about art, science and history? The HKU Museums Group is looking for passionate and capable museum and campus tour guides to help showcase our wealth of content and knowledge to visiting Hong Kong schools.

Students from all universities and disciplines as well as non-students are encouraged to apply. Submit your info, CV and cover letter by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/pZhPWLPLs2n6WXXv6 or email [email protected] with any queries.

Application deadline: 22nd September 2025

'你想成為香港大學博物館的親善大使,代表世界頂尖學府,向下一代傳授藝術、科學與歷史的知識嗎?HKU博物館匯現正招募充滿熱誠且具能力的博物館及校園導賞員,協助向到訪的香港中小學校展示我們豐富的內容與知識。

歡迎所有大學及不同學科的學生,以及非學生人士申請。請填寫以下表格提交你的個人資料、履歷及求職信:https://forms.gle/pZhPWLPLs2n6WXXv6。如有任何查詢,請電郵至 [email protected]

申請截止日期:2025年9月22日

28/08/2025

Address

G/F And 1/F, James Hsioung Lee Science Building, The University Of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong

Opening Hours

Monday 13:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 13:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 13:00 - 18:00
Thursday 13:00 - 18:00
Friday 13:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+852 22415472

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