In Part 3 of the Hong Kong Museum Review series, I will be reviewing the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMA). Unfortunately, I am not very artistically inclined, so this will be sort of a layman’s understanding of the Arts.
Introduction
The closest MTR is East Tsim Sha Shui, with multiple exits, so pick the one closest to the museum.
The museum itself is not difficult to locate, as it is on the Avenue of Stars vicinity.
And as soon as you are near the place you will be greeted exhibits like this, so it is really difficult to miss.
If you are visiting HKMA, the opening hours are as follows.
- Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10am – 6pm
- Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: 10am – 7pm
- Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10am – 5pm
- Closed on Thursdays (except public holiday) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
Entry is extremely cheap at HKD10 and much like the other big Museums in HK, there will be special exhibition which will cost a little extra. In my case there was a special wood carving exhibition by a local artist (Ju Ming).
So total ticket cost is HKD20 but you can always opt out and take the standard ticket.
Come on a Wednesday and enter for free. More information is available on the HKMA’s website.
http://hk.art.museum/en_US/web/ma/home.html
The do’s and don’t’s are pretty much standard like other museums, keep you voice down and no flash photography.
The museum art work is mostly modern contemporary in nature with some traditional art works thrown in. It has everything from carvings, sculptures, paintings, photography and some art I just don’t understand.
If you are bored, take a few minutes to admire Hong Kong harbor and skyline, and then you can proceed to Avenue of the Stars, which is just a several minutes walk.
Should You Visit Here?
It is worth a visit, even if you are not into arts. It could be a little boring for the kids though.
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