Asia’s first-ever CR7 Life Museum dedicated to the life and career of football legend, Cristiana Ronaldo, has officially opened its doors on 7 July in the heart of Hong Kong and is the first such museum in Asia.
More than 10 years after the original CR7 Life Museum debuted in his hometown of Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal, football fans in Asia can finally step into the world of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo chose Hong Kong as the location for his latest CR7 Life Museum because of his huge fan base in China, his representatives said in a report by South China Morning Post. He was represented by his brother, Hugo dos Santos Aveiro, at the opening ceremony. The 40-year-old player’s full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
The Portuguese football star will also visit the city at some point but the date has not been confirmed. Ronaldo’s attendance would be separate from a potential visit with his current club Al-Nassr for the Saudi Super Cup at Hong Kong Stadium in August.
The museum is located at K11 MUSEA, a luxury shopping mall in Hong Kong in the famous district of Tsim Sha Tsui, which is a dynamic lifestyle and cultural hub bustling with many high-end shops, bars, pubs and restaurants that cater to tourists.
A CR7 Signature Museum was also launched in November 2023 in Riyadh, where Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nassr since leaving Manchester United.
Museum highlights
This Hong Kong museum which covers more than 12,000 square feet, is a counterpart to the Madeira museum and is described as an immersive and full-sensory journey through Ronaldo’s phenomenal career which includes close-up views of his glittering trophy collection to behind-the-scenes stories of his rise to global stardom.
The project also includes audiovisual content about his career at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
Also featured are his numerous Ballon d’Or accolades, memorabilia, a signed Sporting CP number 28 jersey, and various iconic match jerseys, alongside cutting-edge interactive exhibits.
A multimedia interactive zone allows visitors to experience pivotal moments from Ronaldo’s career through behind-the-scenes footage and fans can also have their photos alongside a life-sized replica of the football great.
Additionally, the AI photo booth allows attendees to simulate a photograph with the football legend. An official merchandise store offers exclusive collectibles to fans and there is also a Portuguese-style café at the premises.
The museum is set to run for one year only till June 2026 and is expected to attract over 12 million visitors.
Ticket prices
Entry to the CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong starts at HK$180 (about US$23) for a standard ticket, with special rates for seniors, children and bundle tickets for families are also available. But it has been reported that tickets are limited throughout the year.
VIP access passes are priced from HK$1,500 (about US$191) to HK$2,500 (about US$318). These premium passes come with exclusive perks, including limited-edition CR7 merchandise: a top, cap, signed photo card, and a guided tour.
Visitors can also see a replica of Ronaldo’s bedroom from his early career in Lisbon, as well as his YouTube studio, which he uses to film content for his channel, although only those with VIP tickets are able to step inside.
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