Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Museum · Soho ·

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Museum · Soho ·

Museum of tea ware, free entry, colonial architecture, tea ceremonies

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10號 Cotton Tree Dr, Central, Hong Kong Get directions

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"Hong Kong’s oldest colonial British building dates back to the 1840s and served as the office and residence of the Commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong up until 1978, when it was handed over to the government. In1984, the Greek Revival house was rebornas the Flagstaff House Museum. Its collection of about 600 teaware items from as far back as the 11th century B.C.E.includes many fine examples of the famous Yixing teapots. Besides exhibits of tea bowls, teacups, teapots, and ewers, there are demonstrations and lectures about the significance of tea drinking to Chinese culture."

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Meena J.

Google

The tea museum overall was alright, the display of information and artefacts was really good with sufficient depth of tea and its variety. I do wish the museum incorporated more interactivities for the onlookers, maybe tea to taste and tea leaves to touch which can be a pleasant surprise for people considering to check out the museum.

Robert H.

Google

Free entrance to this small museum. It had several rooms with different types of tea sets Ans backgrounds on the history of tea. There were some nice stories about the tea preparation as well. The gift shop was the highlight for us. They had some good prices on high quality aged Pu’er teas and some nice teapots.

Eric M.

Google

Free entrance to a beautiful display of tea ware through 8 galleries. Inside the oldest western style house in Hong Kong. Do not miss the gift shop with extremely knowledgeable staff and beautiful displays of porcelain and pottery. They also sell an extensive selection of premium teas. It takes about an hour to complete the visit at your own pace.

Culture Geek T.

Google

An absolutely lovely museum about various aspects of Chinese tea. The museum is located in Hong Kong park which is a very tranquil and relaxing place in the city center. The entrance is free, there are two floors with exhibitions. I recommend the small souvenir store with quality items.

PL L.

Google

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Nestled in the tranquil Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a must-visit for tea enthusiasts and tea lovers. The museum showcases an impressive collection of teaware from various Chinese dynasties, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture of tea in China. The highlight of the museum is the beautifully curated tea ceremony room, where visitors can experience the tranquility and ritual of traditional Chinese tea preparation. The exhibitions are informative and engaging, teaching visitors about the history of tea, the different types of teaware, and the proper brewing techniques. The serene ambiance, coupled with the exquisite teaware on display, creates a truly immersive experience. Best of all, admission is free!

Comfy Potato P.

Google

For all the tea nerds like me, you have to visit this museum of tea ware. Very educational and has interactive areas. There's also a gift shop next to the entrance/exit. All the workers are friendly!

Skai K

Google

Great little museum in Hong Kong park. Surprising (for an uninformed person like me) amount of depth on the history of tea drinking in China, and all the different ways it's prepared with interesting exhibits. and multimedia presentations. Extra bonus that it's free 😁. Definitely worth a look if you're in the area, and can invest a good hour or so.

Vivian W.

Google

A small delightful museum containing China tea ware from different ages. The items are mostly from a private donation. The items are interesting and beautiful. Museum is situated in Hong Kong park just a stone throw from the financial centre of Hong Kong. It’s a small museum and not very busy so you can enjoy the visit without a huge crowd around. And it’s free and air conditioned. Unfortunately when I visited a lot of the rooms were closed for public. I would have like to see more since Chinese tea culture has been dated back centuries.

Kelvin Y.

Yelp

Worth visiting especially when combined with a snack or a meal at the Lock Cha Tea Shop next door. The first floor in my opinion has the most interesting exhibits and descriptions of the history of Tea drinking, Tea ware and Tea preparation. Google maps led us astray. Use Apple Maps instead. The museum is easily reached from the Admiralty MTR station via the Pacific Center Mall.

Alina M.

Yelp

Small museum located inside Hong Kong Botanical garden. I spent about 10 minutes at most, the collection really didn't interest me that much, but if you're a fan of old stamps and tea ware, and its rich history, then you'd probably love this place. They have tons of "security" and personnel everything, preventing you from taking photos. There is no admission fee, so I guess if you're nearby in Admiralty or Central or in Hong Kong park, it's worth taking a look quickly. Currently, parts of it are undergoing renovations (December 2015), so maybe there will be something new later on. Fun fact, this is great in the summertime, for a quick cool down from the sweltering heat in the park.

Grace H.

Yelp

The museum is located in the middle of The Hong Kong Park, it is free to get in, there is no admission fee. The building itself was built in the 1840's, and is in colonial style. It was occupied by former commander of British Forces in Hong Kong, and is one of the oldest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the city. Flagstaff House become the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984. There is regular demonstrations of tea drinking and usage, you can book it via the internet in its website. If you don't intend to participate in the demonstratio, you only need half an hour of so to see everything there. It is rather small, there is a video where one can watch. There is a gift shop.

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What to Do in Hong Kong Now

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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

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Discovering Art and Culture in Hong Kong

Photo courtesy of Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Meena J.

Google

Robert H.

Google

Eric M.

Google

Culture Geek T.

Google

PL L.

Google

Comfy Potato P.

Google

For all the tea nerds like me, you have to visit this museum of tea ware. Very educational and has interactive areas. There's also a gift shop next to the entrance/exit. All the workers are friendly!

Skai K

Google

Vivian W.

Google

Kelvin Y.

Yelp

Alina M.

Yelp

Grace H.

Yelp

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