The Swire Marine Discovery Centre is funded by the Swire Group Charitable Trust’s (Swire Trust) TrustTomorrow initiative. In 2020, in celebration of Swire’s 150th anniversary in Hong Kong, TrustTomorrow was established to fund inspirational projects that drive lasting, positive change in the city’s communities. This effort is part of the Group’s ongoing pledge to give back to Hong Kong.

The Swire Marine Discovery Centre comprises the COSCO Shipping Blue Ocean Hall, Blue Ocean Gallery and Blue Ocean Learning Centre, which are located on decks A and D of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. By integrating with the decks’ existing facilities, the Centre offers members of the public a new experience for learning about Hong Kong’s maritime heritage and marine ecology through a pioneering fusion of history, art and science. The Centre is also a space where organisations can engage in dialogue, undertake research, nurture young minds and fi­nd solutions to environmental issues and challenges.