Features
- Big, modern facility in scenicVictoria Harbourlocation
- Outstanding ancient and modern Chinese art
- 15,000 pieces of art
- Excellent views
- 4 floors with 7 galleries
- Gift store and good cafe
的Museum of Art is one of the five main public museums. Ancient Chinese ceramics and glass objects are the highlight of the exhibits. The exhibits of paintings and calligraphy emphasize the techniques involved in the arts. It is香港的一个最重要的和有趣的museums for tourists.
It is in aprime location for tourists-- only about 300 meters from the Star Ferry pier on theAvenue of Stars.
Ahighlight is the view of Victoria Harborfrom the large second floor patio and the windows.
的big art and gift store and the fine cafe让touris有用和有趣的博物馆ts.
Main Galleries
的Chinese Antiquities Gallery (3rd floor)has the most interesting collection. There are ancient objects of pottery, glassware, and art. Most were made in theQing era. But some objects are from theHanorZhoueras.
的contrast of color and translucence of layers in the glass pieces of the Qing era is especially beautiful.
的Chinese Fine Art Gallery (4th floor)contains modern art and calligraphy from China and Hong Kong. The emphasis is to explain and contrast Western styles and traditional styles of modern Chinese art.
的Xubaizhai Gallery of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (2nd floor)contains many examples of calligraphy such as poems. They are especially interesting if you can read them. The main focus is to show the evolution of Chinese calligraphy techniques since theZhou era.
Useful Auxiliary Facilities
- Cafe: The small cafe is a tourist highlight because of the location along the Avenue of Stars near the ferry. The prices are a little high, but the quality is good.
- Gift shop: There are English guidebooks, art books, prints, craft objects, postcards, and other souvenir-type artworks for sale. The prices are high, but the quality of the products is a high as well. It is aplace to get souvenirsof your trip to HK.
History
的museum collectionwas founded in 1962. The main building opened in 1991.
A branch museum inHong Kong Parkis called theFlagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. That museum opened in 1984.
Travel Essentials
- Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday - Friday. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturdays.
- Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year.
- Closed at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve.
- Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
- Transport: Walk 7 minutes from the Star Ferry. Bus 7. Near TST MTR.
- Admission: HK$10 for adults, HK$5 concession. Free on Wednesday.
- Nearby Attractions:Avenue ofStars, Star Ferry at Victoria Harbor,Space Museum
