Hong Kong Museum of Art

A hub of art and culture
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) promotes local art while offering glimpses of rich cultural legacy. Established in 1962 as the City Hall Art Gallery & Museum at Central’s City Hall, it moved to its current location in 1991 and underwent extensive renovation between 2015 and 2019, creating an impressive space where history and creativity converge to offer artistic expression from China and beyond.

A landmark of artistic heritage in Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong’s first public art museum spans 10,000 square metres and houses over 19,500 artefacts, alongside an extensive arts programme. The building has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramas of Victoria Harbour, fibre cement boards mimicking waves and laminated glass and mesh that flood its main spaces with natural light. 

Showcasing artistic contrasts
As the art museum of Hong Kong, it reflects the city’s unique cultural connections globally. By curating contrasts from old to new, Chinese to Western, the museum encourages fresh perspectives on tradition and aims to make art relevant to everyone, creating new experiences and understanding.

Discovering treasured collections
The museum’s collection revolves around four core pillars: Chinese antiquities, Chinese painting and calligraphy, China trade art and modern Hong Kong art,  spanning from the Neolithic Age to the 21st century. It features generous donations, including the Xubaizhai Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Chih Lo Lou Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Jingguanlou Collection, the paintings and personal archives of Wu Guanzhong, Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, and K.S. Lo Collection.

Rotating exhibitions
HKMoA frequently rotates its displays, showcasing various pieces, inlcluding Chinese painting and calligraphy, ceramics, snuff bottles, bronze or jade, bamboo carvings and Hong Kong art. While rooted in local heritage, it also features global artworks from Asia, Europe, and beyond and partners with renowned art institutions for exclusive exhibitions that bring some of the world’s greatest masterpieces to Hong Kong.

Engaging the public
The museum aims to make art accessible through educational programs, workshops and guided tours, fostering public engagement and appreciation for these modern masterpieces.