The encounter between history and medicine: a healing journey at the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

#HongKongMuseumGuide The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, located in the old Hong Kong Pathological Laboratory, is an old red brick building full of medical memories from the colonial era. The exhibitions in the museum cover the history of plague, surgical instruments, Hong Kong's epidemic prevention stories, etc., showcasing the development of medicine and human wisdom in fighting diseases. Tickets are HK$20, with discounts available for students and seniors. The environment is quiet, perfect for savoring the stories behind each exhibit. The recent exhibition "People in the Epidemic: Hong Kong's Century-long Dialogue with Infectious Diseases" is particularly moving, presenting the historical context from plague, SARS to the new coronavirus, making people reflect on the confrontation between humans and viruses. Although the exhibition hall is small, it is profound in meaning and is an indispensable stop for understanding the local medical history. After the visit, you may want to sit in a café on the corner of Sheung Wan and let history settle quietly in your heart.