Hong Kong Museum of Art 香港藝術館
- Established in 1962 and moved to its present location in 1991
- Located near the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui
- Exhibits traditional Chinese watercolors, ceramics, crafts, jade and calligraphy
- Houses in total over 17,000 art works
- Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a branch of the HKMA
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMA) on Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is a short walk from the Star Ferry and adjacent to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Established in 1962 and located at its present site since 1991, the Hong Kong Museum of Art has some excellent collections of Chinese watercolors, historical paintings, ceramics, Chinese crafts, furniture, jade, bronze, lacquer, glass and calligraphy art works.
The over 17,000 pieces displayed on six floors are labeled in both Chinese and English.
Exhibits
The HKMA has permanent collections of Chinese gold and gems and also features frequent special exhibitions.
The HKMA offers a number of educational programs such as guided visits for school groups throughout the year (Tel: 2734 2154 / 2734 2070).
The Hong Kong Museum of Art includes a popular cafe with a view to the Victoria Harbour and a museum book shop.
Access - Getting to the Hong Kong Museum of Art
Take an MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station or any of the following buses: #A21, #1, #1A, #2, #5, #5A, #6, #6A, #7, #8, #8A, #9, #13X, #26, #28, #35A, #41A, #69B, #77M, #81C, #87D, #98D, #110, #208, #215X, #219X, #224X, #230X, #234X, #237A, #242X, #252B, #257B, #259B, #260B, #260X, #261B, #268X, #269B, #973 and #K16.
Hong Kong Museum of Art
10 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 2721 0116
www: hk.art.museum
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am to 7 pm; Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10 am to 5 pm Closed on Thursdays (except public holiday) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year.
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