Growing With Time
The penal system in Hong Kong has a history of over 160 years. In this long stream of time, numerous reforms and developments took place in response to the economic, political, judicial and social changes of Hong Kong at different points of time. The history of the penal system hence becomes an indispensable part of the history of Hong Kong.

Correctional Services in Perspective
The old museum inside the Staff Training Institute (STI) which kept and displayed artefacts and documents related to the Correctional Services, was already a main attraction to students and group visitors to the STI. Occupying an area of 480 square metres and with a collection of some 600 atefacts, the new museum is housed in a two storey building next to the parade ground of the STI in Stanley. Inside the new museum, there are nine galleries, one mock gallows and two mock cells. A mock guard tower constructed on the top of the premises highlights the theme of the museum.

• Punishment and Imprisonment
• Prisons History and Development
• Inside Prisons
• Staff Uniform, Insignia and Accoutrement
• Vietnamese Boat People
• Home Made Weapons and Unauthorised Articles
• Staff
• Overseas Cooperation and Experience Sharing

Community Education Centre
In addition, there is an annex for the display of products made by prisoners. A Community Education Centre built on the podium of the parade grounds aims to introduce the Department's correctional and rehabilitative programmes to the public. To conclude the visit, a 200 square metre platform in front of the museum commands the scenery of Tai Tam Bay. History lovers and tourists around the world will find the museum enjoyable.

You can learn more about the history of the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department here:

• Early History
• 1950's to 1970's
• 1980's to NOW