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Antarctica 3D | Hong Kong Space Museum 3D Show Introduction

Antarctica is known as the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth, yet life manages to thrive against remarkable odds. The 3D Dome Show Antarctica 3D will take us through never-before-seen footage, deep beneath the ice into vibrant undersea worlds teeming with life, experience the continent’s vast penguin colonies, and witness the largest congregation of whales ever filmed. However, this cinematic journey offers more than just a visual spectacle – it is a wake-up call. Whales here were once heavily hunted by humans, but they may play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. We still have time to rectify the situation and act urgently to protect Antarctica's fragile ecosystem before rising temperatures threaten its balance and lead to global consequences.

While Antarctica seems remote, what happens here affects all of us. Let’s set forth together in this frozen wilderness and join the effort to safeguard our planet!

Highlights

© Espen Rekdal

The vibrant and diverse seabed ecosystem beneath the sea ice in Antarctica creates a striking contrast with the vast, icy white surface above. A rich array of marine life, from phytoplankton to fish, calls this region home, highlighting how even in Antarctica's frigid waters, life finds a way.

© BBC NHU

This Gentoo Penguin chick is shedding its insulating but yet to be waterproof down feathers. The down feathers must be completely replaced with waterproof feathers before the chick can safely swim and forage in the sea.

© BBC NHU

Antarctic krill may be small in size, but the combined weight of every single krill together is heavier than any other species on Earth. Antarctic krill is a crucial food source in Antarctica. From massive whales and seals to small penguins and fish, all of them rely on Antarctic krill for their survival.

© BBC NHU

Humpback Whales employ a clever technique to capture Antarctic krill. They blow bubbles that function as a net, entrapping the krill. They then spiral inward to gather and feast upon the concentrated swarm.

© Stephen Bradley

Hunting whales was the main reason people came to Antarctica until relatively recently. The Southern Right Whale was the easiest to catch among the various species. In just a few decades, the population in this area was reduced from around 35,000 to only 35 remaining females. However, they have rebounded to over 2,000 individuals since their protection was granted.

Production & Copyright: BBC Earth

Show Details

• Antarctica 3D
• Show Period: 1 April 2024 to 13 January 2025
• Show Schedule:
• Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 2:00pm and 6:30pm
• Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: 12:30pm and 5:00pm
• Closed on Tuesdays (except public holiday)
• For more information on the show schedule of other shows, please refer to Space Theatre Show Schedule
• Venue: Hong Kong Space Museum
• Address: 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Ticket Details

Admission Fees:

• Standard Admission: $32 (stalls), $24 (front stalls)
• Concession Admission: $16 (stalls), $12 (front stalls)
• Concession is applicable to full-time students, people with disabilities (and one accompanying carer) and senior citizens aged 60 or above.
• Persons paying concessionary rate may be requested by museums staff to produce documentary proof of eligibility.
• Children under 3 years old will not be admitted.

Ticketing

• Please refer to "Ticketing Information"
• Advance booking up to one week
• Tickets are available at all URBTIX outlets
• URBTIX Internet Ticketing : www.urbtix.hk (The system will be updated at 10:00 am daily)
• Telephone Credit Card Booking : 3166 1288
• Ticketing Enquiries: 3166 1100

Seating Plan:

• Please refer to Space Theatre Seating Plan

Language:

• Sessions at 6:30pm on Monday and Thursday (except public holiday) are in English. All other sessions are in Cantonese.
• Audience can also select the following languages with the multi-channel headphone system: Cantonese, Putonghua and English

Remarks:

• All programmes and prices are subject to change without prior notice.

• Note: Audience do not have to bring their own 3D glasses for the 3D Dome Show. The Space Theatre uses active 3D glasses which is specialised for the 3D Dome Shows of the Hong Kong Space Museum and is not usable for other 3D programmes, or any other purposes.

Information Source: Hong Kong Space Museum official website