Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Hong Kong Museum of Art, whose predecessor was the Hong Kong Museum of Fine Arts, was founded in 1962. Its rich collection comes mainly from acquisitions and generous donations.…
Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong · Ghostingb · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Admission requires a museum pass: family pass HK$100, individual pass HK$50
- Opening hours
- Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 10:00–18:00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00–21:00; Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve: 10:00–17:00; closed on Thursdays (except public holidays), the first day of Lunar New Year and the second day of Lunar New Year
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East MTR stations
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2602. Open in Google Maps
About Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Hong Kong Museum of Art, whose predecessor was the Hong Kong Museum of Fine Arts, was founded in 1962. Its rich collection comes mainly from acquisitions and generous donations. It spans many categories, from treasures of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy and fine ancient artefacts to historically significant images and outstanding works by contemporary Hong Kong artists.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hong Kong Museum of Art cost?
Admission to Hong Kong Museum of Art is Admission requires a museum pass: family pass HK$100, individual pass HK$50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Hong Kong Museum of Art?
Hong Kong Museum of Art is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 10:00–18:00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00–21:00; Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve: 10:00–17:00; closed on Thursdays (except public holidays), the first day of Lunar New Year and the second day of Lunar New Year.
How do I get to Hong Kong Museum of Art?
Near Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East MTR stations
How long should I spend at Hong Kong Museum of Art?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Where is Hong Kong Museum of Art?
Hong Kong Museum of Art is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in the South China of China. 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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