Former police station & prison repurposed for arts, culture, shopping






















Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong Get directions
"A large heritage revitalization that converted a former central police station, prison and dormitory into a cultural complex with shops, restaurants, a cinema and a museum that documents the site's law-and-order history—including preserved prison cells—creating a compelling mix of history, dining and retail." - Taylor McIntyre Taylor McIntyre Taylor McIntyre is a senior visual editor at Dotdash Meredith, working on Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy. Her work has been featured in ArchitecturalDigest.com, Touring Bird, Port Magazine, StyleCaster, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Called out as a cultural landmark along Hollywood Road, the Tai Kwun Arts and Culture Center is noted for its arts and cultural offerings." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"A revitalized historic compound that was once a police station and prison; it now blends preserved heritage buildings and contemporary cultural programming to offer visitors a mix of modern art, architecture, and a tangible sense of the city's past." - John Wogan

"The Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts is a cluster of historic government buildings that was reimagined as a cultural hub, with ceramics boutiques, teahouses, and galleries."
"A large heritage complex converted from the former Central Police Station into a Centre for Heritage and Arts that regularly stages high-quality contemporary art programmes and cultural events within restored historic architecture." - Michelle JN Lim