M+
Hong Kong · China · Founded 2021
Good for: Art Lovers · First-timers
2021
Year Opened
8,000+
Works in Collection
2–3 hours
Recommended Visit
Quick answer
M+ in Hong Kong, China — designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells, M+ opened in November 2021 in the West Kowloon Cultural District — Asia's first global museum of contemporary visual culture. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays). Admission: HKD 120 standard admission. World Museum Guide covers the highlights, getting there, and how long to allow (2–3 hours).
Verified 2026-06-30 against official sources.
About M+
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells, M+ opened in November 2021 in the West Kowloon Cultural District — Asia's first global museum of contemporary visual culture. Its vast LED façade faces Victoria Harbour and becomes a screen for moving-image commissions at night.
The museum's collections cover twentieth and twenty-first-century visual art, design, architecture, and moving image, with particular depth in the Sigg Collection of Chinese contemporary art — one of the most comprehensive holdings of its kind in the world.
The Found Space preserves a section of the Airport Express railway tunnel that once ran through the site, integrating industrial heritage into the museum architecture. The rooftop garden offers harbour views rivalling any in Hong Kong.
2–3 hours highlights route
A focused route through 4 must-see highlights at M+ without museum fatigue. · 2–3 hours
- 1
Antony Gormley — Asian Field
📍 Found Space, B2 Level
180,000 clay figures made by 300 villagers in Guangdong — a vast army of hand-sized bodies filling an entire gallery, creating an overwhelming sense of collective humanity.
- 2
Ai Weiwei — Whitewash
📍 Sigg Collection Gallery
Neolithic and Han dynasty pots dipped in industrial white paint — Ai Weiwei's provocative erasure of ancient history, from the most important collection of Chinese contemporary art in the world.
- 3
LED Media Facade
📍 Harbour-facing exterior
A 110 × 65 metre LED screen integrated into the building's south facade — the largest of its kind on a museum, displaying moving-image art visible from across the harbour.
- 4
Found Space — Airport Express Tunnel
📍 B2 Level
A preserved section of the Airport Express railway tunnel that once ran through the site — raw concrete and railway tracks integrated into the museum's lower level.
Masterworks & must-see highlights
The works that define M+ — and why they matter.
Antony Gormley — Asian Field
Antony Gormley · 2003
📍 Found Space, B2 Level
180,000 clay figures made by 300 villagers in Guangdong — a vast army of hand-sized bodies filling an entire gallery, creating an overwhelming sense of collective humanity.
Ai Weiwei — Whitewash
Ai Weiwei · 1995–2000
📍 Sigg Collection Gallery
Neolithic and Han dynasty pots dipped in industrial white paint — Ai Weiwei's provocative erasure of ancient history, from the most important collection of Chinese contemporary art in the world.
LED Media Facade
Herzog & de Meuron · 2021
📍 Harbour-facing exterior
A 110 × 65 metre LED screen integrated into the building's south facade — the largest of its kind on a museum, displaying moving-image art visible from across the harbour.
Found Space — Airport Express Tunnel
Industrial heritage · preserved
📍 B2 Level
A preserved section of the Airport Express railway tunnel that once ran through the site — raw concrete and railway tracks integrated into the museum's lower level.
Collections & highlights
- • Sigg Collection of Chinese contemporary art
- • Found Space — Airport Express tunnel
- • LED media facade
- • Rooftop garden harbour views
- • Design and architecture collections
Frequently asked questions
Is the LED facade always on?
It hosts moving-image commissions during the evenings.
Can I visit with the Hong Kong Palace Museum?
Yes — the two museums are a short walk apart in West Kowloon.
How long should I spend at M+?
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.
What is M+ best known for?
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells, M+ opened in 2021 on the harbour with a vast LED façade that becomes a screen for moving image at night. Key highlights include Sigg Collection of Chinese contemporary art, Found Space — Airport Express tunnel, LED media facade.
How do I get tickets for M+?
HKD 120 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.mplus.org.hk/en/
Is M+ the same as M+ Pavilion?
No — M+ Pavilion was a temporary exhibition space used before the main building opened. The permanent museum building by Herzog & de Meuron opened in November 2021 and is a much larger institution.
Can I visit M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum together?
Yes — both are in the West Kowloon Cultural District, a 5-minute walk apart. A combined day covering both museums and the harbour promenade is a popular itinerary.
When is the LED facade active?
The harbour-facing LED screen displays moving-image commissions in the evenings. The best views are from the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront or the museum's rooftop garden after sunset.
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