City: Central
Top Things to do in Central
Top Restaurants in Hong Kong
Countries
The 10 Best Museums in Central, China
Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
Restaurants in Hong Kong
1. Parkview Art Hong Kong
2. Pottery Workshop Gallery Hong Kong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
3. Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 588 reviews
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM), opened at Murray House in Stanley in 2005, is a vibrant, cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta. Since 2013, the Museum has been relocated to the picturesque Victoria Harbour at Central Pier No. 8. An independent, non-profit registered charity, HKMM is supported by the shipping industry, the business community, private individuals and the Hong Kong SAR Government. HKMM houses 15 galleries including a venue space for special exhibitions and events, a resource centre, a roof-top social enterprise café, and a gift shop. HKMM promotes Hong Kong, China and Asia's maritime history and heritage as well as the vital role that ships and the sea play in our past, present and future. It also offers visitors a variety of public programmes including guided tours, workshops, public talks, and school, community and family activities.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is located at the Central Ferry Pier (Pier 8) next to the Central Promenade Waterfront. This is a good specialty museum for those interested in HK's rich maritime history. Entry fee is HK$30 per adult, HK$15 per child and opening hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm (weekdays) and 10am - 7pm (weekends). Here you will find three floors providing a chronological walk through Hong Kong and China's maritime history. There are numerous displays with artefacts, artworks, model ships and interactive devises and plenty of text for the enthusiasts. Particularly good representations are given for Chinese and greater Asian sea vessels as well as Western ships, journeys to China and the difficult establishment of trade with China in the Canton, Macau, Whampoa and the eventual colonial establishment of Hong Kong. There are displays related to 20th-century maritime matters that influenced the growth Victoria Harbour and broader Hong Kong as an international shipping, shipbuilding and commercial trade powerhouse in Asia. Interesting sections on piracy, wreck treasure hunting as well as a freight ship simulator which you can sign up for when it is available are worth seeing as well. Note: As the museum is located on a pier, there is an area with excellent nearly 180-degree, indoor views of Victoria Harbour. When sky conditions are good, this is a great place to see and enjoy seeing Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and several kilometres of the harbour in both directions. Overall, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum is well laid out and a good learning opportunity for those with interest in maritime and history. You can spend 2-3 hours here leisurely visiting and enjoying most of the exhibits. Otherwise, 30-45 minutes will likely suffice if you have more casual interest or are limited on time. There is gift shop just outside the museum entrance and you may want to consider taking ride on one of our iconic Star Ferry vessels which berth at pier 7 after your visit to the museum.
4. Ben Brown Fine Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
This is a nice small art gallery tucked away in the middle of central near Central MTR. It hosts a number of art exhibits such as no less than Picasso, cubism, impressionism etc. The gallery seems to need better signage at the entrance to the Pedder building, but I spotted a few holiday makers trying to find it. It must be included so that it appears on the iPhone and android app as an attraction in Central for art lovers.
5. Choco L'ART Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Chocolart Studio sets up for all ages offering relaxing and pleasurable experience of art jamming and painting in Hong Kong. Featuring a 270-degree window's view, bright sunlight floods the studio in the afternoons, making it feel especially warm and cozy. We encourage you stop by and see our beautiful Chocolart studio!
6. Opera Gallery Hong Kong
7. Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Advntr18 - Berkeley, United States
After visiting Victoria Peak, take a short walk from the Tram base through the Hong Kong Park to find this free museum. Opened in 1984, this museum features displays of tea ware dating back to the 11 century BC to modern designs...There is an informative display of tea preparation history throughout the history of China....yes, dynasties had their chosen teas and preparation techniques and then there are teas found only in certain regions of China as well. Everything is bi lingual and there are plenty of informational handouts to read as well. The gift shop has teas and tea ware for sale as well. the temporary exhibit we saw had award winning modern tea sets designed by children as well as professional artists.
8. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
The Visual Arts Centre, which aims to support local art creation and is a branch of the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
9. City Gallery
10. Hong Kong Xu Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
TAGS
