Remaining Buildings
The remaining Blocks 58, S4, S61 and S62 of the former barracks are listed as Grade III historic buildings.
Blocks S61 and S62 were constructed in circa 1910. They are a pair of identical two storied colonial military barrack blocks. The roofs are pitched with Chinese tiles with tar finish. They housed the former Hong Kong Museum of History from 1983 to 1998 before the completion of the present Museum at Chatham Road South. An extension block linking the two historical barracks was constructed in the 1980s to provide more space for the museum facilities. It now houses the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
The former Block S4 is a two-storied colonial military barrack building which is identical to Blocks S61 and S62. It now houses Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre.
Block S58 is used as a godown of the Hong Kong Museum of History.
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