City: Hong Kong Island
Top Things to do in Hong Kong Island
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Things to do in Hong Kong, China: The Best Museums
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.
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1. Parkview Art Hong Kong
2. Liang Yi Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Hong Kong's largest private museum of design, craftsmanship and heritage. Home to two of the world's best collections of antiques: classical Chinese furniture and European vanity cases. Exhibitions are rotated every 6 months.
Reviewed By chocolated2019 - Hong Kong, China
I have always joined the talks at Liangyi and it’s the first time that I actually visit the museum. Amazed by the large variety of collections they have and so happy to be able to actually touch the antiquities. Great tour guide as well!
3. Bamboo Scenes
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Bamboo Scenes is a Hong Kong Photography Gallery offering unique wall art by Hong Kong based artists at affordable prices and with a purpose. Aiming to celebrate the artistic power in Hong Kong and to make their creative work accessible to a broader audience, all photographers are showcasing their Hong Kong in spectacular ways! All Photography artworks are exclusively sold on Bamboo Scenes in 3 limited size editions and are printed and framed in Hong Kong to support local craftsmanship. All pieces are printed on Fine Art Photography Paper and on Matte Aluminium Photography Panels. As Bamboo Scenes believes in giving back to its community, every exhibition is matched to a charity in Hong Kong that helps people in need. Offering Photography with a Purpose, 10% of art sale profits are donated. Shop our framed art prints wall art & home décor pieces at exclusive limited editions at our gallery or online at bambooscenes.com
4. Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
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Reviewed By bmartin992
A bit off the beaten track but well worth the effort to get there. The invasion of HK during WW2 was not a high-point in British colonial history, with HK being completely unprepared for the Japanese invasion from the mainland. Makes this historical event come alive. And found out that a family friend had actually played a key role in the escape of the one-armed Chinese general!
5. Pottery Workshop Gallery Hong Kong
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Hui Oi Chow Science Museum
9. Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Our site is one of the best examples of heritage conservation in Hong Kong. Three Grade 1 listed dilapidated military buildings have been transformed into stunning event spaces, which include a gallery and theatre. The site itself sits in 3 acres of sub-tropical rainforrest and is open to the public to explore (free of charge). It is truly a calm oasis, unexpectedly situated in the centre of Admiralty, which will appeal to anyone interested in Architecture, history or art. Wandering around the site will give you a different and unique perspective to Hong Kong.
Reviewed By ElizabethR490 - Hong Kong, China
Free entry to this peaceful venue with interesting architecture and permanent collection of outdoor art and sculpture, as well as temporary exhibitions in the gallery.
10. Opera Gallery Hong Kong
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