The origin of Heritage of Mei Ho House
Heritage of Mei Ho House (HMHH) museum is the first privately-run museum of Hong Kong Housing established and operated by the Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association.
Mei Ho House originated from a devastating blaze that broke out in 1953 (later known as “Shek Kip Mei Fire”). The fire caused nearly 58,000 people homeless. In order to provide long-term housing to a large number of fire victims, the government built the first batch of resettlement blocks (Block A to H) on the site of the fire. The eight six-storey resettlement blocks, which included Mei Ho House, were completed in 1954.
Mei Ho House marked the beginning of Hong Kong’s public housing policies, making it an ideal site for setting up a museum focusing on the history of the local community and the evolution of public housing and folk life.
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【Opening arrangement】The Heritage of Mei Ho House (HMHH) displays a brand new exhibition. It will take everyone back to the past again, which will further engage the visitors to make them feel as if they were living in an old community through a highly immersive design. The past affection of neighborhoods and the transformation of Mei Ho House will be vividly demonstrated right in front of the visitors. Opening Hours Public Guided Tour For more details of the Public Guided Tour, Group Visit and Group Guided Tour, Please click here. |
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HERITAGE OF MEI HO HOUSE “HONG KONG ICH MONTH 2025” PROGRAMMEThe inaugural “Hong Kong ICH Month” will feature the theme “ICH Around Town,” with a series of events aimed at promoting and raising awareness of our rich intangible cultural heritage. Programme highlights include carnivals and exhibitions across various districts of Hong Kong. The Heritage of Mei Ho House will also present a special activity and talk designed to challenge and deepen visitors’ understanding of intangible cultural heritage. Many elements of our everyday lives, often taken for granted, are deeply rooted in history and have been officially recognised on the ICH list. Come and discover these cultural treasures, each with its own unique story! Date: 1 – 30 June 2025 (Closed on Mondays) |