Located at the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District and adopting an innovative curatorial approach, the Hong Kong Palace Museum presents over 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum, and most of the objects on loan are exhibited in Hong Kong for the very first time.
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Gallery closures
Gallery 9: From 12 April 2024 (Friday) to 25 June 2024 (Tuesday)
Gallery 1: From 21 May 2024 (Tuesday) to 30 June 2024 (Sunday)
Gallery 3: From 21 May 2024 (Tuesday) to 9 July 2024 (Tuesday)
Gallery 2: From 1 July 2024 (Monday) to 13 August 2024 (Tuesday)
Gallery 5: From 1 July 2024 (Monday) to Q4 (date TBC)
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Shedding new light on Yuanming yuan (Garden of Perfect Brightness) by featuring over 190 spectacular paintings, architectural models, and other works associated with this once-magnificent Qing dynasty imperial garden-palace
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Many Hong Kong collectors and artists generously supported the Museum's mission of promoting Chinese culture by donating important works of art
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The thematic exhibition of the Hong Kong Palace Museum “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum” is the first ever exhibition of historical Chinese figure paintings in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Museum presents over 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum, with many of them on display in Hong Kong for the first time. Tickets on sale now
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Museum presents over 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum, with many of them on display in Hong Kong for the first time. Tickets on sale now
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is home to one of the world’s richest collections of Chinese ceramics
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Built on Beijing’s central axis, the position of the Forbidden City testifies to its significance to Chinese politics and culture
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Follow in the footsteps of the emperors and empresses of the Forbidden City and experience court life in the eighteenth century
Hong Kong Palace Museum
While the term sheji (“design”) was not used in China until the late nineteenth century, artisans there have been designing and making beautiful and ingenious objects for millennia
Hong Kong Palace Museum
“The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Dwelling in Tranquillity—Reinventing Traditional Gardens” reinvents the traditional Chinese garden through a contemporary lens. The earliest garden appeared in the eleventh century BCE
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The thematic exhibition of the Hong Kong Palace Museum “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum” is the first ever exhibition of historical Chinese figure paintings in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Many Hong Kong collectors and artists generously supported the Museum's mission of promoting Chinese culture by donating important works of art
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Shedding new light on Yuanming yuan (Garden of Perfect Brightness) by featuring over 190 spectacular paintings, architectural models, and other works associated with this once-magnificent Qing dynasty imperial garden-palace
Enjoy a series of outdoor activities, spending rewards and various F&B and shopping offers at West Kowloon!
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Dish with narcissus (detail), Carved red lacquer on wood core, Yuan dynasty, 1279–1368
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Five Oxen (detail), Traditionally attributed to Han Huang (723–87), Tang dynasty, 8th century
©The Palace Museum
Single-handled jug, India, 18th century
©The Palace Museum
Festive robe with dragons, twelve imperial emblems, and floral scrolls, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736–1795
©The Palace Museum
Brush pot with horse rider reporting victory at the Battle of Fei (detail), Wu Zhifan (1644–1722), Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662–1722
©The Palace Museum
The Hong Kong Palace Museum presents over 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum. Many of them are on display in Hong Kong for the first time, while others have never been shown to the public before. The Museum regularly presents special exhibitions featuring Chinese art and culture, as well as art and treasures from other parts of the world.
Find out more about the Hong Kong Palace Museum Exhibitions.
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the National Gallery, London, this exhibition is the first showcase of the Gallery’s prestigious painting collection in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Built on Beijing’s central axis, the position of the Forbidden City testifies to its significance to Chinese politics and culture
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Follow in the footsteps of the emperors and empresses of the Forbidden City and experience court life in the eighteenth century
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is home to one of the world’s richest collections of Chinese ceramics
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The thematic exhibition of the Hong Kong Palace Museum “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum” is the first ever exhibition of historical Chinese figure paintings in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Palace Museum
While the term sheji (“design”) was not used in China until the late nineteenth century, artisans there have been designing and making beautiful and ingenious objects for millennia
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Beginning in the late nineteenth century, an influx of people and antiquities from Mainland China turned Hong Kong into a prosperous metropolis and a hub for collecting Chinese art
Hong Kong Palace Museum
“The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Dwelling in Tranquillity—Reinventing Traditional Gardens” reinvents the traditional Chinese garden through a contemporary lens. The earliest garden appeared in the eleventh century BCE
"Learning is a process of discovery."
The Hong Kong Palace Museum offers a rich variety of stimulating educational programmes, including talks and seminars, workshops, screening, performances, and tours. We aim at fostering visitors' interest and acumen in art and culture.
For HKPM learning event details, please visit HKPM website.
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The lecture will explore the reasons why a large number of jades from the Islamic world travelled to China and entered the Qing imperial collection in the second half of the eighteenth century
Museum restaurants are more than just a place to grab a bite—they are coveted destinations that complement exhibitions and events, enriching and completing the overall experience of visitors. A compelling dining experience with magnificent panoramic harbour views, the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s food and beverage outlets will be attractions in their own right.
Restaurant
Cupping Room is an award-winning small batch local specialty coffee roastery. Hong Kong Palace Museum store’s exclusive drinks include ice drip coffee
Restaurant
A well-known brand in Shanghai, Jin Ya Ju Noodle Bar specialises in a variety of popular Chinese noodles
Restaurant
Crepes & Bakes is an innovative French eatery that provides all-day dine-in and takeaway services
Restaurant
“King Lung Heen” is located on the 4th floor of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. With good quality ingredients and services, they strive to provide exquisite Cantonese dim sum and delicacies in a contemporary way
Shop
ART EXPRESS by The Commercial Press is the gift shop of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. With the design concept of “the emperor’s treasure cabinet”, the gift shop is divided into six zones. While browsing the featured gifts and books, visitors can experience the pleasure of an emperor appreciating his precious art collection
Designed by Rocco Design Architects Associates Limited, the Museum is poised to be a fresh and contemporary interpretation of traditional aesthetics, drawing inspiration from Chinese art and architecture, as well as Hong Kong’s urban environment.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum is located at the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District where it looks out over sweeping views of Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum occupies some 13,000 square metres with a total floor area of about 30,000 square metres and exhibition space of 7,800 square metres.
It provides barrier-free facilities and nursery rooms with ample rest areas both inside and outside, as well as an array of amenities including an auditorium, learning spaces, a gift shop, and dining areas. It is easily accessible by MTR, bus, taxi or private car.
Three atriums will connect the different floors of the museum vertically, referencing the horizontal spatial configuration along the central axis of the Forbidden City.
From the atriums visitors can enjoy vistas of the Entrance Plaza, the Hong Kong Island skyline, and Lantau Island, and appreciate the harmony between the museum building and its surroundings.
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Located at the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will display exceptional works from the Palace Museum and beyond.
Vision and Mission
The Hong Kong Palace Museum aspires to become one of the world’s leading cultural institutions committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while advancing dialogue among world civilisations through international partnerships. The Museum is a collaborative project between the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Palace Museum, which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club with a donation of HK$3.5 billion for its establishment, as well as some of the annual exhibitions and education programmes in 2023-2031.
Embracing new curatorial approaches, the Museum will offer a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, presenting the finest objects from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world. Through innovative research and travelling exhibitions, as well as educational, cultural, and professional exchange programmes, the Museum will build international partnerships and help position Hong Kong as a hub for art and cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. As a world-class institution, the Museum is, at heart, a cultural resource that belongs to the community of Hong Kong. And as a dynamic platform, it will inspire community engagement, foster dialogue and partnerships, and promote creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Contact the Hong Kong Palace Museum
Phone: (852) 2200 0217
Website: https://www.hkpm.org.hk/
The information below will help you plan ahead and make the most of your visit to the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
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Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: 10:00am–6:00pm
Friday, Saturday, and Public Holiday: 10:00am–8:00pm
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Lunar New Year
G/F Tickets will close one hour before the Museum closes.
Special Arrangements
1-5 May 2024 (Wednesday–Sunday): 10:00am–8:00pm
Address
West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon
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