Police station show to open on Jan 2
“Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey”, an exhibition presented by the Cultural & Creative Industries Development Agency, will open to the public at the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station from January 2.
The Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, situated at 627 Canton Road, is a Grade-2 historic building built in British Edwardian architectural style.
The agency has revitalised the ground floor of the building. The exhibition showcases Hong Kong’s classic police and crime film culture with a view to promoting local film culture and film tourism.
Tickets are available online from 10am tomorrow for visits from January 2 to 31. Tickets can be booked for admission up to 30 days in advance. A maximum of four tickets is allowed per transaction and no tickets will be sold onsite.
Each session lasts for 25 minutes and the number of visitors for each session is capped at 20.
The standard ticket price is $30, while concessionary tickets for students, the elderly, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients and people with disabilities are priced at $10 each. Admission is free for children aged six or below.
The exhibition will be open daily, with extended hours of 9am to 10pm, from January 2 to 11. From January 12, normal opening hours will be in operation.
Tying in with the exhibition, the Yau Ma Tei Dining & Shopping Festival will be held from January 1 to February 22. In addition to general discounts and offers, attendees of the show can also enjoy exclusive offers when they present proof of their visit.