The penal system in Hong Kong has a history of over 180 years. In this long stream of time, numerous reforms and developments of the penal system took place in response to the economic, political, judicial and social changes of Hong Kong at different points of time, leaving behind a myriad of valuable artefacts. The history of the penal system hence becomes an indispensable part of the history of Hong Kong.

In the light of this, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) established the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum which was incepted on 1 November 2002. Situated next to the parade ground of the Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy in Stanley, the museum is housed in a two-storey building with an area of about 480 square metres where more than 600 artefacts and numerous historical photos are displayed. The museum takes visitors on a journey through the historical development of Hong Kong's penal system and gives visitors a glimpse into the prison settings. There are one mock gallows and two mock cells inside the museum. Together with a mock guard tower that stands on the top of the building and the old prison walls in the outside garden, visitors are just like walking through a time tunnel towards the history of the correctional services in Hong Kong.

Situated in the annex building, the new Community Education Experience Centre, based on the theme 'Home‧Nation‧Corrections', showcases the CSD's relations with our country and Hong Kong, and introduces the Department's education programmes for youngsters. Outside the centre is a 200-square-metre viewing platform for visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tai Tam Bay. With the glorious history complementing with the gorgeous natural scenery, visitors would be thrilled for sure to have a rewarding journey.