Hong Kong Museum of Art

Art museum · Soho ·

Hong Kong Museum of Art

Art museum · Soho ·

Chinese paintings, calligraphy, antiques, and touring exhibitions

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G/F, Hong Kong Museum Of Art, 10號 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Get directions

@afar

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"Art by the Harbor Art lovers must stop by the Hong Kong Museum of Art, situated near the Tsim Sha Tsui harbour promenade. The main collections here include paintings, calligraphy work, and sculptures from Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese artists. Rare Chinese antiques are also featured here. The Museum is also Hong Kong's best source for international touring exhibitions, and has successfully put on acclaimed shows such as the recent Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition, which showcased the legendary pop artist's best works."

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Hong Kong Museum of Art

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A New Rosewood Hotel for Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside - AFAR

"A major museum with a collection of Chinese paintings and antiquities that was scheduled to reopen after extensive renovations, situated within walking distance along the revamped Avenue of Stars." - Kate Appleton

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-new-rosewood-hotel-gives-a-boost-to-hong-kongs-emerging-arts-district

Hong Kong Museum of Art

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"On the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront the Hong Kong Museum of Art, established in 1962 as the city’s first public art museum, offers rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection spanning Chinese ceramics, terra cotta, rhinoceros horns, traditional calligraphy and paintings, and contemporary works by Hong Kong artists." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/four-days-in-hong-kong/

Hong Kong Museum of Art

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"A recently reopened museum (after a four-year closure) featuring a new airy glass façade with views of Victoria Harbour, plus outdoor public spaces such as an Art Square and an Art Corridor along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront." - Alexandra Karplus and Joy Fang

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Hong Kong Museum of Art

Jeremy D.

Google

Great museum! Multiple floors… free exhibits, beautiful view of the river. Very clean and nice. There’s also a cafe and restaurant on the second floor, as well as a little gift shop. Def recommend!

TPawee

Google

The Hong Kong Museum of Art is filled with an impressive collection of artworks — from historical and cultural pieces to modern and contemporary art. I absolutely loved this place. If you’re someone who appreciates art, I highly recommend visiting. Many of the pieces are rare and not easy to find elsewhere, making the experience even more special. A truly inspiring and enriching museum.

Caitlin Q.

Google

Absolutely fantastic museum. Particularly love that they have modern interpretations alongside the historical art. I love that you follow a theme throughout the exhibits where you select your personality in a quiz and then it recommendeds exhibits and eras. This could seem gimmicky but actually helped me remember sections. I absolutely loved the contrast in the different periods of calligraphy and also the glass snuff pots.

ATGC

Google

HKMOA- Great location near the Lego land and overlooking the harbour. Free entry apart from level 2. Modern, clean and nicely displayed areas. There are various designs of snuff bottles donated from a previous collector from Hongkong - very interesting and unique. Happy with our visit.

George M.

Google

A must-visit spot when you’re in Hong Kong 🇭🇰. I had a great time exploring the Hong Kong Museum of Art and I was pleased to find that most of the exhibitions have free admission (though there is one special area where you have to pay). Inside, I learned a lot about Hong Kong’s art development, including local modern art, Chinese painting and calligraphy, and ancient Chinese antiquities. They also have a dining area inside the museum (small but charming) with a café on a balcony where you can look out over the harbour while sipping a drink. The views from the large floor-to-ceiling windows are breathtaking and make the visit even more special. Overall, I had a memorable visit and I highly recommend this museum when you’re visiting Hong Kong.

Royston L.

Google

Spent a lovely 2 hours here escaping the city bustle. The museum houses some truly exquisite items; the intricate snuff bottles and the historical trade items like the fans and tea sets were particular highlights for us. Beyond the art, the museum building itself is a gem—you get a fantastic view of the harbour from inside while you browse. We didn't manage to catch the calligraphy and ink painting gallery this time, but still felt it was a very fulfilling visit.

J H

Google

There was so much to see! We spent two half days here and still didn’t manage to cover everything on display. The exhibitions are exceptionally well curated, thoughtfully connecting the past and the present. Each display is presented in a way that helps visitors interpret and understand its historical and cultural significance, making the experience both educational and engaging. It’s a place that truly encourages you to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the richness of what’s on display. I could have easily spent even more time exploring.

Ayanna K.

Google

This was such a cool and interactive experience! All of the exhibits were exquisite and brought you in to fully immerse yourself into the art. I loved getting to explore the museum itself while also learning more on Hong Kong history. I would highly recommend adding this to your to do list while in Hong Kong.

Deb P.

Yelp

Our second visit here. We decided to splurge on the Special Exhibit. Well worth it - and the view of Victoria Harbour/Kowloon Bay from the building is breathtaking. Recommended. PRO-TIP: Bring a shawl or jacket. The exhibition rooms are extremely cold.

Nathan N.

Yelp

Whenever you're in Hong Kong, regardless of if you're a tourist, an expat, or a resident, you should not miss out on the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Rarely in this world have I been able to access an art museum so extensive and well-funded. And by well-funded, I mean that it's free entry to anyone, meaning you can see most of the art here for free, aside from the occasional premium show. As a visitor to Hong Kong, I was blown away but the rich art traditions displayed that are representative of Hong King's unique historical and cultural position. One exhibition emphasized the unique blend of eastern and western artistic influences as a direct result of British colonization. The wealth of antique Chinese art at this museum is nothing short of impressive. I remember the first time I stepped foot inside this museum. It was a moment where I recognized how amazing it was for me to be in Hong Kong at the time. I have made it a point to bring my friends here to enjoy the museum on multiple occasions. It's also a great place to go on a date for free, if you're into that.

Zacharias P.

Yelp

It was very nice to be able to stop into this museum which is in a prime position and centrally located on the waterfront affording the most beautiful views over Hong Kong. The museum is beautifully designed and is an architectural masterpiece in itself. Having said that, I was not particularly impressed with the exhibits- they were quite limited and a number of the rooms were empty .... Maybe it's still so new that they're sticking it? Anyway, well worth taking a look in given that it's free.

Gloria C.

Yelp

The art museum has been reopen recently due to their renovation. It is located in TST Promenade! They got really pretty views and most importantly it is FREE! 3 stars only because it is really empty so far - only have 4 exhibits open. Really little to see. Note: you need to either download the app or fill out the form during covid times.

Jon L.

Yelp

One of the attractions at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is the Hong Kong Museum of Art. This is the main art museum in Hong Kong and is publicly run. If you are thinking about whether or not to visit this museum while you are at the Promenade, I would say yes. The admission fee is nominal. A meager HK$10 and it is free (excluding special exhibitions) to enter on Wednesdays. The museum is four stories. But when I visited, there were numerous signs saying an exhibition area was closed. I was only able to see exhibits on the second and third floors. The exhibition offerings here are similar to other Chinese art museums that I have visited. Expect to find items like calligraphy, ceramics, Chinese antiques and wall scroll paintings. There was also a contemporary section devoted to a Chinese sculptor's work. As you head up each floor, you will find on the south end of the building a great view of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. If you are not interested in the museum offerings, the museum still offers a nice place to sit and take in the view outside. I thought the museum was just okay. If you have been to a Chinese art museum before, this one will seem like retread. The Shanghai Museum is much more comprehensive. Still if you are on the Promenade, it is worth a visit. The admission is next to nothing and it is not a bad place to spend a hour or two in an air conditioned building rather than suffering outside in the heat.

Kevin L.

Yelp

1 star would have been a bit harsh. I'll give it a 2 stars, but also tell quite frankly that you that you missed nothing during this 3-year renovation period. There's a lack of diversity, that's for sure. About 90% of the art pieces were from Hong Kong / Chinese artists. I know it's difficult to acquire some paintings by Monet or a sculpture by Degas, but there are an everlasting list of upcoming artists all over the world and a museum shouldn't limit its acquisition within two regions with arts of (relatively speaking) less importance and impact. *IF* that's intentional to limit the collections within the regions, then this museum is very unappealing to visitors, to say the least. And naturally follows, there's a lack of theme. Was it a MoMA? Not really. Contemporary art? Might be. Visual / multi media art? Well there were a couple of TVs surely. But it certainly looked more like a random collection of arts came in handy. And the worst? The lack of space. Probably one of of the tiniest art museum I have ever visited. If you were looking for somewhat larger art installments, you would be very disappointed. They had a few special exhibitions every now and then, and some of them used to be very good. Notably Impressionism exhibition in 2005, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" (清明上河圖) exhibition in 2007, Louis Vuitton exhibition in 2009, etc. But these successful special exhibitions only made the regular exhibition even more dull. Let's hope it comes back strong in 2019.

Michael B.

Yelp

It might have just been bad timing, but there was very little to see in this museum so it was a disappointing visit, especially after going to see the terrific Museum of History (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E6%AD%B7%E5%8F%B2%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A4%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-2). It seemed that a couple of the galleries were closed, so apart from one exhibition of wooden sculptures, there were only traditional calligraphy, ceramic and jade pieces on display in cabinets. Though certainly precious and a valuable contribution to HK's art history, I was seriously underwhelmed and was in and out of here in less than half an hour. I guess I was expecting to see lots of contemporary art, akin to Tate Modern in London, especially as HK is such a dynamic city full of expression (a day or so later a few of us walked through the pro-democracy camps and saw lots of innovative 'protest art' - I really hope that this is captured in a future retrospective). The museum obviously changes its displays regularly, so I would still say to pay a visit, but perhaps try and find out what's being shown before you make a special trip. Tip: you can easily walk here from the East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.

Ming Gen X.

Yelp

Nice experience. 10$/per. Though a lot of it is about the development history of Hong Kong. Still a nice place to go, wether you're a Chinese or not. Beauty and poor pictures, even Chinese poems. Maybe Deyoung museum is better. Here is worth to have a look.

H K.

Yelp

Admission was only HK$10 (which is around $1.30 U.S. dollar). That's the only good thing because visiting there turns out to be time not well-spent during my recent trip to Hong Kong. The exhibits were boring, and if you're going there expecting to see fine art in the form of western paintings then forgot it. There was not a single one to be found when I was there 1-1/2 weeks ago. About the only other redeeming thing here other than the low admission is that you can get a nice view looking towards Hong Kong Island from the windows inside (and on the third floor you can do it sitting in nice couches with back support).