# M+ — 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. Its vast LED façade faces Victoria Harbour and becomes a screen for moving-image commissions at night.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays)
- Admission: HKD 120 standard admission
- Address: 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.mplus.org.hk/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Antony Gormley — Asian Field — Antony Gormley · 2003
- Ai Weiwei — Whitewash — Ai Weiwei · 1995–2000
- LED Media Facade — Herzog & de Meuron · 2021
- Found Space — Airport Express Tunnel — Industrial heritage · preserved

## FAQ
**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.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/m-plus-hong-kong/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.