Swire Marine Discovery Centre
The Swire Marine Discovery Centre, funded by the Swire Group Charitable Trust (Swire Trust), comprises the Marine Science Gallery, COSCO Shipping Blue Ocean Hall and Blue Ocean Learning Centre, which are located on decks A and D of the Museum. The Centre also comprises an online resource platform and an education programme providing diverse learning opportunities to students and the general public.
The Centre offers members of the public a new experience for learning about Hong Kong’s maritime heritage and marine ecology. It is also a space where organisations can engage in dialogue, undertake research, nurture young minds and find solutions to environmental issues and challenges.
Established in 1983, the Swire Trust is a Hong Kong registered charity. Guided by Swire’s motto, Esse Quam Videri (meaning “To be, rather than to seem to be”), the Swire Trust is motivated by altruism and aims to act for the direct benefit of society and the greater good.
Featuring an immersive space, interactive installations, marine life photographs, and informative research programmes, the gallery aims to raise awareness of the human impact on the underwater world, highlight the potential loss of Hong Kong's rich marine life in the absence of conservation efforts, and to educate visitors about the ongoing initiatives to sustain and conserve the local marine environment and biodiversity.
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The Centre
Events
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Learning Resources
Explore the learning resources from our past events.
Publication
Diminishing Returns:
Reflections of a Hong Kong Fisherman
Do you know?
The local name of Leopard Coral Grouper and the story behind the name?
Back in the day, Snubnose Pompano was such a rare catch that its price surpassed even lobster!
Before modern technology arrived, local fishers relied on their sense of hearing to find shoals of fish!
Worksheets
Worksheets with different focuses and themes are available.
*The visiting party would be responsible for the printing of worksheets.
Videos
Ocean Guardians (2025.07)