Hong Kong Observatory Open Day

2016 Hong Kong Observatory Open Day

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Come Visit Us

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) will be opened to the public on 19 and 20 March 2016. The 2016 Hong Kong Observatory Open Day is one of the highlight events of the "Appreciate Hong Kong" Campaign. This year's theme for the Open Day is "Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Face the Future.". You are cordially invited to visit us and see how we have applied science and technology to serve the public.

All members of the public are welcome. No tickets are required but entry will be regulated if necessary.

Notes: As large crowds are expected, special arrangements regarding one-way routing are made for the public. Please note that the entrance is at Nathan Road while the exit is at the Observatory Road. According to past experience, the Observatory will be quite crowded in the afternoon, public are encouraged to come to visit us in the morning as far as possible.

Entry time on 19 March 2016 (Saturday):

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition venues will close at 5:15 p.m.

Entry time on 20 March 2016 (Sunday):

10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition venues will close at 5:15 p.m.

Attractions:

	Chance to "selfie" with Director (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 20 March 2016)
	Director's autographing session (Starting at 4:00 p.m. on 19 and 20 March 2016)
	"Weather Programme" on the spot
	Photo-taking with Dr. Tin
	Game booth

Note:

The Open Day will be suspended if Red or Black Rainstorm Warning is in force. Open Day will continue if Amber rainstorm warning is in force. Director's autographing session will depend on the weather at the time.

Place:

Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters,
134A Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Entrance at Nathan Road near the Tsim Sha Tsui Kaifong Welfare Association, exit via Observatory Road (see the map below)

Relevant link:

The "Appreciate Hong Kong" dedicated website:
http://www.appreciatehk.gov.hk/eng/index.html

Location of the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters