The building was originally built as officers' quarters for the British military.
Over 3,000 individual stone blocks were numbered and cataloged during the relocation process to ensure accurate reconstruction.
It served as the Japanese military headquarters during the occupation of Hong Kong in World War II.
The structure remained in storage for approximately 18 years before being reassembled at the Stanley site in the late 1990s.
Murray House is named after Sir George Murray, a former British Master-General of the Ordnance.
Murray House is a three-story Victorian-era colonial building originally constructed in 1844 in Central, Hong Kong. In 1982, the structure was dismantled brick-by-brick and relocated to its current site in Stanley to accommodate new development. The building features a distinctive blend of Western colonial architecture and Chinese-style roofing elements. It currently serves as a commercial venue housing multiple restaurants and bars. The structure is characterized by its signature colonnaded verandas that overlook the Stanley waterfront. It stands as one of the oldest surviving colonial buildings in Hong Kong.
From the Stanley waterfront promenade looking up at the Victorian-era colonnades.
Visit the upper floors for a quieter dining experience with views of the bay.
The ground floor corridors are open to the public as a thoroughfare, even if you are not dining.
Walk the perimeter of the building to spot the numbered codes still etched into some of the foundation stones.
Assuming the building is a museum; it is primarily a dining and retail complex, so do not expect historical exhibits inside.
