THE 10 BEST Hong Kong Art Museums
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- schmidtmgSwitzerland1,027 contributionsThe HK Art Museum was refurbished extensively over a number of years and reopened in its current form in 2018... the permanent exhibits have been reduced in number, but the section on calligraphy and Chinese scrolls is still there. I did not find the section on jades during my last visit. The temporary exhibit on the work of Joan Miro was very well done and a delight to visit. Unfortunately, the HK Art Museum bookshop has gone - and that is a great pity, as it was a treasure trove....Written 3 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China157,257 contributionsThe Hong Kong Culture Centre is situated along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in the Kowloon Peninsula. Completed in 1989, this is a large complex with a 2000 seat concert hall, 1700 Grand Theatre, smaller Studio Theatre, Exhibition gallery as well as multiple exhibition foyers.
The venue is used throughout the year for world-class concerts, theatre and musical productions, opera, dance and drama performances which you can reserve at the ticketing box office (open from 10am to 9:30pm daily) or reserve through the URBTIX website.
Note: The Hong Kong Arts Festival is held during the early months each year. Numerous large scale performances take place at the Hong Kong Culture Centre as part of this important annual programme.Written 8 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ECWorldHong Kong, China2,678 contributionsDidn't think a private museum in HK would amount to much, so it took me a long time before I finally visited it as it was kind of out of the way (actually only about 8 min from the Nga Tau Kwok MTR station and not hard to find using Google map, maybe a few more minutes from the larger Kwun Tong MTR station). It was actually fairly spacious since it was housed in an industrial building (rent probably much cheaper), but what surprised me more was that the exhibitions were pretty good. No world class exhibits, but the exhibitions focused with oft-overlooked themes as well lessor known artists (many local). They even published exhibition catalogs (which were pretty reasonably prized too) and had an open space area. Worth a look if the special exhibitions were of interest to you (just check out their website) and if you wanted something a bit different. And oh, free admission and a nice view of the cruise terminal, with guided tour offered only through prior appointment.Written 24 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- schmidtmgSwitzerland1,027 contributionsM+ Museum was opened to great fanfare in the West Kowloon Cultural District in late 2022. It is a good museum - good design, plenty of space, plenty of natural light, good layout. The installations, video art, pop art and 21st century art exhibits are mostly interesting but since a decision was taken not to display anything too openly regime critical, a little "sanitized". Expect no provocations here - as an example, some of the more controversial works of Ai Weiwei are not on display... it is indeed the type of modern art museum Hong Kong had been missing, and judging by the number of visitors, it is already a success.Written 2 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China157,257 contributionsThe Jao Tsung-I Academy is a hillside compound of heritage buildings along Castle Peak Road in Lai Chi Kok that were revitalised by the HK Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture (HKIPCC) and named after the late prominent scholar Jao Tsung-I.
The academy was opened to the public in phases between 2012-14 and now features three hillside levels of Grade 3 protected historic buildings that function as a museum with exhibition galleries, activity centre, restaurant, coffee shop and even a hotel. The outdoor grounds are open from 8am to 10pm daily, exhibition halls are open from 10am to 6pm daily. No entry fee required.
The lower level is where you find the Main Gallery which is a testimony to the life and scholarly works of Jao Tsung-I. There is also a Heritage Hall where you can learn about the history of the area and buildings which date back to the late 19th century when a Qing Dynasty Customs house was located here. Later buildings, including those you see today, served as a labourers' quarters, prison, quarantine station, infectious disease hospital and lastly a psychiatric rehab centre which was eventually closed in 2004. There is a statue of Jao Tsung-I and a small but beautiful lotus pond here.
The second level is where you find a series of buildings including another exhibition hall, presently presenting information about Chinese language characters, activity rooms, Hope of Joy restaurant and Coffeeflow. Continuing to the third level, you will find the Heritage Lodge. There are public toilets on each level as well as a series of lifts for those unable to walk up the stairs between levels and guests of the hotel with luggage.Written 11 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ECWorldHong Kong, China2,678 contributionsFree admission to a surprisingly spacious (for a university) exhibition hall. This museum builds its core collection on major donations from the well known local collector usually called Bei Shan Tang, and it so happened part of this collection - that on Chinese paintings, were being exhibited when we were there. High quality exhibition of over 140 paintings, though the lighting, so crucial for viewing paintings, was much better in the new wing than the old. Deserves a look to see what's on when you visit Chinese UniversityWritten 24 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Betty HHong Kong, China16 contributionsIt's free. Their exhibitions change from time to time so I can only write about what I saw. But overall the things they displayed are curated with taste, which accommodates the preference of the public. It's right next to the University of Hong Kong if you are interested in local students' life or a toilet break / water refill. XDWritten 6 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TuanRizwanMiami, FL629 contributionsJust good for picture taking as all of them (comic stars) are local characters. The location is inside Kowloon park and not that big.Written 24 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China157,257 contributionsThe K.S. Lo Gallery is part of the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware located within Hong Kong Park. It is located in a separate building next to the main museum and it shares space with the popular Lock Cha Teahouse. As you enter the building, the teashop is straight forward while the exhibition gallery is to the left and up a spiral staircase.
This exhibition hall holds exhibitions centred around historic artefacts that make up the K.S. Lo collection. Presently, there is an impressive Seal Carving in Lingnan exhibition which includes four display cases with some outstanding quality historic seals. The walls of the exhibition hall are lined with historic ceramics which are nicely presented with general information related to the dates and location of their origin.
Allow 15-20 minutes to view the collection here then consider a stop for tea and light dim sum at Lock Cha downstairs. Combined with a 30 minute walk through the various galleries in the Flagstaff Tea Ware Museum to see the very interesting tea pot collections can make for a nice afternoon activity at Hong Kong Park.Written 14 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LeonhknyHong Kong, China13,007 contributionsThis is the only place along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail with illustrations on the life and history of the Tang clan in the area. Housed in a former police station, the Tang Clan Gallery includes historic photos as well as some interesting artifacts of the traditional village life. The panorama of the area is also pretty decent and reflects the strategic location of the police station in checking the locals.Written 12 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China157,257 contributionsYou will find several of the old Victoria Barracks within Hong Kong Park. Originally constructed between the 1840s to 1870s, the Victoria Barracks served as a large scale military compound that extended from modern day Central to Admiralty districts. Most have long been demolished but some, including the later generation Cassels Block (early 20th century) have been preserved as Grade I historic buildings and repurposed for other government of civil functions.
The Cassels Block, for example, has housed the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre since 1992. The building is three stories and interestingly cascades down a hillside in the upper section of what is now Hong Kong Park. It features a lime washed facade with arched windows, upper floor colonnades and small triangular gables. This building is also included as stop (B14) on the Central Route of the Central and Western Heritage Trail, a self-guided walking route taking in over 20 historic buildings and locations in this area of the city.
The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre within the old Cassels Block can be a neat place to visit to see art exhibitions which seek to promote traditional visual artworks of local and Chinese artists, particularly those who study or train here. Refer to the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre website as exhibitions can have rather specific date/times available for viewing. Or just try a walk-in to see if an open exhibition is being held at the time of your visit to HK Park.Written 17 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stephanie TamHong Kong, China1 contributionI guess my parents would love the architecture. Since I became a jewellery designer, the outsiders think that they will try to take pictures.Written 16 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joan JNewhall, CA368 contributionsWe loved the large Ming exhibition but were disappointed that no photos were allowed in the Museum. We then found a cultural exhibit led by a docent or staff member that introduced us privately to Chinese symbolism. This was most timely as it was our first day in Hong Kong. This education vastly increased our understanding of what we saw the next week that we spent in Hong Kong. The thing we liked least was the fact that so many of the exhibits were closed. What we also enjoyed was the tremendous gift shop on the first floor where we learned about the vast range of beautiful things we could buy as souvenirs in Hong Kong.Written 24 March 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nikolaus2009Beijing, China44 contributionsIn general, the Pedder Building is a must for every art aficionado traveling to Hong Kong. Seven or Eight top asian galleries are in the building and you will always find some very interesting art exhibitions in the building. Ben Brown Fine Artst seem to have reduced it space in the last half year, nevertheless it has world class art exhibitions always. This week they had a great exhibition by German artists, all born after the war. Baselitz, Penk and other interesting works. Always worth a visit, like the whole building.
An advice to TripAdvisor, become a bit more cultural, it would fit you well.Written 17 December 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China157,257 contributionsThe JC Contemporary Museum at Tai Kwun continues to host a handful of interesting art exhibitions each year. Exhibitions primarily feature local artists and are usually free for the public. Opening hours are 11am to 7pm daily.
First and foremost, the architectural design of the JC Contemporary building is interesting, the exterior is worth a few minutes to enjoy. The interior is centred by a four storey spiralling staircase from which various floors and galleries spin off as you make your way upward. Gallery rooms are spacious, lighting in general is good although we at times feel it shines too brightly on the displayed works, creating glare and making it a bit difficult to take nice photos. Otherwise, it is a very good use of art space in Hong Kong.
We visit 2-3 times a year and almost always find at least one of the exhibitions very interesting. Recently we much enjoyed the INK CITY exhibition (23 April to 1 August 2021) featuring works by artists using ink art to present and articulate a social voice regarding living together in a crowded community and dealing with our urban environment here in Hong Kong.
The exhibition includes a thorough brochure which presents the various artists and describes their respective works that are on display. In addition to traditional ink art, there are installations and video representations that we enjoyed viewing and learning about. Enjoyed quite a few of the works on display, finding Howie Tsui's Retainers of Anarchy (2018) and animated Parallax Chambers (2018-ongoing) to be particularly thought provoking. In the end, we found this exhibition well worth 30-45 minutes as part of a visit to the JC Contemporary Museum at Tai Kwun.
You can visit the Tai Kwun website to learn more about present and upcoming exhibitions. There you can also find out about other events and happenings around Tai Kwun as well.Written 5 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong
- These places are best for art museums in Hong Kong:
- Hong Kong Museum of Art
- Hong Kong Cultural Centre
- Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars
- Jao Tsung-I Academy
- K. S. Lo Gallery
- These are the best places for budget-friendly art museums in Hong Kong:
- Hong Kong Cultural Centre
- Hong Kong Museum of Art
- Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars
- Jao Tsung-I Academy
- University Museum and Art Gallery