Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong · China · Founded 1962
Good for: Art Lovers · First-timers
17,000+
Works in Collection
1962
Year Founded
2 hours
Recommended Visit
Quick answer
Hong Kong Museum of Art in Hong Kong, China. Admission: HK$30 standard admission. Hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Thursdays). Hong Kong's flagship art museum reopened in 2019 after a four-year, HK$930 million renovation that transformed its 1962 building on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The expansion added gallery space, a new entrance lobby, and digital interactive features while preserving harbour views.
About Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong's flagship art museum reopened in 2019 after a four-year, HK$930 million renovation that transformed its 1962 building on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The expansion added gallery space, a new entrance lobby, and digital interactive features while preserving harbour views.
The museum holds more than 17,000 works spanning Chinese antiquities, calligraphy, ink painting, and contemporary Hong Kong art. Its Xiqu (Chinese opera) gallery and dedicated Hong Kong art collection are unique among major Asian museums.
Free admission on Wednesdays and a central location beside the Star Ferry make it one of the most accessible major museums in Asia — ideal for combining with the Avenue of Stars and the Cultural Centre.
2 hours highlights route
A focused route through 4 must-see highlights at Hong Kong Museum of Art without museum fatigue. · 2 hours
- 1
Calligraphy — Wang Duo
📍 Chinese Antiquities Gallery
A powerful cursive scroll by the Ming-Qing transition master — exemplifying the expressive brushwork that defines Chinese calligraphy as a fine art form.
- 2
Blue-and-White Ming Vase
📍 Ceramics Gallery
A large gu-form vase with underglaze cobalt decoration — representative of the museum's strong holdings in imperial Chinese porcelain.
- 3
Wu Guanzhong — The Three Gorges
📍 Modern Chinese Painting Gallery
A landscape by one of China's most celebrated 20th-century painters, blending traditional ink-wash technique with modern compositional freedom.
- 4
Hong Kong Harbour View Gallery
📍 Level 2, Harbour Facing Galleries
Floor-to-ceiling windows framing Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline — the building itself becomes part of the viewing experience.
Masterworks & must-see highlights
The works that define Hong Kong Museum of Art — and why they matter.
Calligraphy — Wang Duo
Wang Duo · 17th century
📍 Chinese Antiquities Gallery
A powerful cursive scroll by the Ming-Qing transition master — exemplifying the expressive brushwork that defines Chinese calligraphy as a fine art form.
Blue-and-White Ming Vase
Jingdezhen kilns · Ming dynasty
📍 Ceramics Gallery
A large gu-form vase with underglaze cobalt decoration — representative of the museum's strong holdings in imperial Chinese porcelain.
Wu Guanzhong — The Three Gorges
Wu Guanzhong · 1990s
📍 Modern Chinese Painting Gallery
A landscape by one of China's most celebrated 20th-century painters, blending traditional ink-wash technique with modern compositional freedom.
Hong Kong Harbour View Gallery
Architecture · 2019 renovation
📍 Level 2, Harbour Facing Galleries
Floor-to-ceiling windows framing Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline — the building itself becomes part of the viewing experience.
Collections & highlights
- • Chinese painting and calligraphy
- • Chinese antiquities and ceramics
- • Hong Kong art collection
- • Xiqu (Chinese opera) gallery
- • Contemporary and new media art
Frequently asked questions
Is Hong Kong Museum of Art near the Star Ferry?
Yes — it sits on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront next to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, a 5-minute walk from the Star Ferry pier and the Avenue of Stars.
How long should I spend at Hong Kong Museum of Art?
Plan 2 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.
What is Hong Kong Museum of Art best known for?
Hong Kong's flagship art museum on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront — Chinese antiquities, calligraphy, painting, and contemporary Hong Kong art with views of Victoria Harbour. Key highlights include Chinese painting and calligraphy, Chinese antiquities and ceramics, Hong Kong art collection.
How do I get tickets for Hong Kong Museum of Art?
HK$30 standard admission Free on Wednesdays · Under 4 free. Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://hk.art.museum/
When is Hong Kong Museum of Art free?
Admission is free every Wednesday for all visitors, and always free for children under 4. Standard admission is HK$30 on other days.
What changed in the 2019 renovation?
The renovation added 2,000 sq m of gallery space, a new entrance, digital interactive displays, and improved harbour-facing viewing areas. The museum now has 12 galleries across five floors.
Can I visit HKMoA and M+ in one day?
They are in different districts — HKMoA is in Tsim Sha Tsui, M+ in West Kowloon. Allow separate trips or a full day with the MTR connecting the two in about 20 minutes.
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