The museum's collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy includes works spanning from the Ming dynasty to the present.
The Xubaizhai Collection, donated by C.C. Wang, contains significant examples of Chinese painting and calligraphy from the 4th century onwards.
The museum serves as a repository for the 'Chater Collection,' a significant group of historical prints and paintings documenting the development of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta.
The recent renovation introduced a transparent glass wall on the ground floor to visually connect the museum interiors with the surrounding harbor promenade.
The museum frequently collaborates with major international institutions like the British Museum and the Palace Museum in Beijing for special exhibitions.
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is the primary institution for Chinese fine art in the region, housing a collection exceeding 18,000 items. Its collection emphasizes local Hong Kong art, Chinese antiquities, and Chinese painting and calligraphy. The museum underwent a major multi-year expansion and renovation completed in 2019, which added a new glass-walled annex and increased exhibition space. The structure features a distinctive tiered architectural design that overlooks Victoria Harbour. Rotating exhibitions frequently highlight the intersection of traditional Chinese techniques and contemporary international perspectives. The facility functions as a hub for artistic research, conservation, and public education.
The second-floor glass sky bridge offering a wide-angle view of the Hong Kong Island skyline across the water.
Visit the upper floors first to work your way down through the galleries.
Check the museum website for temporary exhibition closures before visiting, as entire wings often close during changeovers.
Utilize the outdoor seating areas on the upper levels for a panoramic view of the skyline without the crowds found on the promenade.
Do not attempt to see every exhibition in one visit, as the sheer scale of rotating galleries can be exhausting; avoid visiting during major public holidays when galleries reach capacity.
Closed on Thursdays, except for certain public holidays.
Maintain a quiet volume; photography is permitted in most galleries but strictly without flash; tripod use is prohibited.
