Stubbs Road Lookout has an awesome view of Hong Kong!…read more Our friend, Andrew, drove us there in his van! His wife drove a second van so that our group of ten could be together! This is a popular tourist attraction because it provides a wonderful view of Kowloon from Hong Kong Island!

Looking out into Hong Kong…read more.. It just one of many lookouts as our friend Andrew and Cindy took us on around Hong Kong Island and there are many areas that offers just absolutely stunning views overlooking Victoria Harbour and the cityscape. The one thing that did stand out is that this is actually a designated spot to take in all the view with a sign and map that details what exactly you're able to see (from Bank of China Tower to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal) is nice so that we know exactly what we're looking at and on this beautiful clear day it's so worth the visit and would totally recommend it as I noticed many hikers walking up and down the road and I can see why with stops like this makes it a heavenly spot to take in all the wonderful views. Thank you!

October 25, 2026 Sunday Exhibition - Hong Kong Story…read more What an amazing exhibition and I can't believe it is free admission! Very well put together. You get to learn the beginning of HK with some artifacts the archeologists discovered, to the period of British ruling HK, to the transferring of power back to China, along with the various props set up of HK life styles including a full scale tram, a rickshaw, neon signs, HK cafe, etc. You can get a pack of 4 postcards for HKD $88 and use their stamp machines. Even the stamp machines are well made. The stamps are beautiful. You can't use your own pad or cards. The stamps machines are made specifically for the purchased postcard set. I didn't have time to see everything and the museum suggested 2 hours but to truly see everything, make time for at least 4 hours. The best section was the last section of the exhibits (starting with the tram) and I didn't have time to see all of them.

The Hong Kong Museum of History is a fantastic public institution in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon,…read moreright next to the Hong Kong Science Museum. They currently have a captivating special exhibition called The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence (Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province). Alongside it, they are showcasing their newly revamped permanent exhibition, the "Hong Kong Story". We honestly couldn't believe that admission is completely free! It is absolutely worth a visit! The experience was incredibly educational for my daughters, helping them gain a deep understanding of Hong Kong's history and its various periods of development. At the same time, walking through the exhibits provided a wonderful trip down memory lane for me, bringing back old memories of growing up in Hong Kong. I was actually surprised to learn that many of my local friends had never visited this place. After I highly recommended it to them, they all went and thoroughly enjoyed it. We spent about two hours exploring the galleries, and it's clear the curators put an immense amount of effort into the displays. I highly recommend this museum to both locals and tourists alike!

M+ located in West Kowloon is a contemporary modern art museum where you can easily spend half a…read moreday there admiring all the works. I am no expert in contemporary art but the space, exhibitions, and museum building provides a unique and neat experience to check out if you want to explore and see a different side of Hong Kong. Moreover, you get great views of Hong Kong Island from M+ as well. You are able to purchase tickets at the museum and the exhibitions are clearly labeled with both Chinese and English explanations. Some of the works are pretty neat and thought provoking, challenging society's norms. The entire M+ building architecturally beautiful to look at and be in as well. It makes for a great unique experience. The museum also has temporary exhibitions as well that change time to time - so interesting to see. Overall, a must visit if you love art and architecture. A great way to spend an afternoon!

M+ Pavilion / West Kowloon (Hong Kong) -- It's not every day that you can visit a world-class…read moremuseum that's also a political lightning rod. Open just three years ago, the space is as modern and expansive as you would expect it to be with 33 galleries spread over 700,000 square feet. Jamie W and I decided to come here after seeing several young vloggers praise its architecture and collection. The art on display is specifically from the 20th and 21st centuries. Don't expect ancient artifacts here. We had the foresight to buy the Special Exhibition Dual Passes for HK$240 each well in advance. This allowed us entry to the popular museum on a pre-selected day within a certain timeframe. It included access to two special exhibitions, an overview of the work of revered architect I.M. Pei called 'Life Is Architecture', and the stylized work of trendsetting fashion designer Guo Pei called 'Fashioning Imagination'. They're not related. However, both figures reflect vast imaginations translated into stunning designs. Coincidentally, I had seen Guo Pei's meticulously ornate gowns at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco two years ago, but this was a nicely condensed version of that collection. I.M. Pei's work turned out to be a vast display of buildings and structures well beyond the glass pyramid at the Louvre. Especially interesting was archival video where the architect shared his approach and philosophy. The other galleries showcase contemporary Chinese art with some pieces quite revolutionary in their messaging. Even before it opened, the museum has been under scrutiny from Beijing with the pending threat of censorship from the Communist Party. Due to its unique administrative status, Hong Kong has managed thus far to maneuver the treacherous political waters to create a museum comparable to the Tate Modern and MoMA. Who knows how long it will last? RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

The HK Maritime Museum is surprisingly large with great models and a few genuine artifacts that…read moreexplain the changing history of China navigation. It covers three large floors and is beautifully organized. There are only a handful of interactive exhibits. The interactive ship bridge simulator appears to be a stand out. Make sure it is open when you go and make a reservation early.

Although contemporary art is more my cup of tea when it comes to a museum, I enjoyed my time today…read moreat the Maritime Museum. If the maritime history of region, Victoria Harbor and boats are your thing, you will then love this museum. Focused on every aspect of the maritime theme in Hong Kong and the region, this museum extensively tells its story via several floors of fine art, cermics, ship models (there are a lot of ship models!), interactive displays and 21st century technologies. They did a good job with this musuem, from the narrative to the installation. It is very well laid out and the material is extensive. There was also an additional installation that appeared to be free to the public if you only went to this section and did not go to the Maritime Museum called something like 150 Years of Hong Kong History...or something like that. It was sponsored by HSBC and was a worthy bonus to our visit to the museum. It is specific to Hong Kong and how it has evolved on my fronts over many years. If you go to the Maritime Museum, half the interesting part is walking out to Pier 8, seeing the water, seeing the Hong Kong skyline (there are some phenomenal views out on that pier and also from inside the museum!), seeing the ferris wheel, seeing the small shops along the way to the museum that are on the pier. So if you are looking for something to do, this is kind of a good walk and lots to see even before you get to the museum.

What's better than finding a museum to visit on a rainy day? Finding a FREE museum to visit!…read more The Hong Kong Museum of Art was the perfect place to escape the rain, with multiple floors of both permanent and rotating art exhibits. The museum contains a wide variety of styles, from modern art installations to 17th century Cantonese porcelain. Our favorite exhibit was the calligraphy display. Every room and floor had multiple staff members for security and to answer any questions. Once we had had our fill of the incredible pieces, we enjoyed the harbor views at the back of the building. Definitely worth your time when you're in HK!

The HK Museum of Art is one of the best museums to visit. It has a good size collection of classic…read moreand modern art. We especially loved the representation from local artist, amazing pieces capturing the history and richness of Hong Kong's past. The exhibits were well laid out and not overwhelming and offered a distinct and engaging experience. We also found out that the museums in HK are totally free thanks to an endowment. We would have paid for admissions tickets but it's really nice that they make art free for all. The next time you're in HK in the TST area, I highly recommend paying a stop at the Museum of Art.

Art is kind of my thing and I enjoy seeking out the art (contemporary when given an option), art…read morehistory and culture in Hong Kong surrounding this humanity. I went to the University of Hong Kong to simply poke around and explore a bit, but anchored by my interest to find the University Museum and Gallery (UMAG). I took the MTR to the HKU stop and got out at A1, per their website suggestion. Although HKU is extensively hilly and full of step, stairs, twists and turns, if you just stay on Bonham Road, you will find the museum and the Bonham Road route is relatively flat. The museum itself was once called the Fung Ping Shan Building (a historically registered building no less!) and is located next to the University's main entrance on Bonham Road. This three-storey red brick building was opened in 1932. With its extension to T T Tsui Building in 1996, the Museum changed its title to the University Museum and Art Gallery. If you go to the museum, you will distinctly know when you are going from the historical old buidling into the new wing. It smells old, it looks old, it feels old...the creeky wooden floor boards reminds you of its historic significance. The UMAG collection has mostly antiquties, notably bronzes, ceramics, paintings, furniture, laquer pieces and woodcarvings on display (or that was what was on display when I visited). They also have an temporary installation of the contemporary work of Robert Turnball called "Mexican Big Bang." This show is very different from the permanent collection and up my alley on contemporary! I thought it was great. The museum is FREE! My time there was meditative, reflective, peaceful and quite. This is a hidden gem that the average person would not know was here. There were very few people and I enjoyed just slowly mulling around and taking in the art on display. In addtion to simply wandering the campus of the university, which is green, lovely and don't forget hilly and full of stairs, I had a great time visiting and will go back sometime.

Just finished spending a hour and a half here. The history in this museum juxtaposed to the bustle…read moreof the university was very interesting. The Nestorian Bronze Crosses, Qianlong French Tapestries and Robert Lettner art were on display on top of the permanent collection. The museum is small but I really enjoyed what I saw. It was a good mixture of art and history. I particularly enjoyed seeing the old Chinese furniture from the Qing dynasty.

A lovely nook in the Jockey Club…read more.. A spectacular spot in Hong Kong is the Jockey Club and a spot that was chosen for lunch is a luxurious bougie opportunity given to us thanks to a friend of a tour group member who is a member of the club and we were lucky enough to view this spot that we could never imagine. While we were waiting for our table I noticed that they have this little area which is a museum a very small spot yet boast all the qualities that this club has to offer including the past memorabilia items, trophies and all about the horses and visitors to this area. With books and an area to sit and enjoy the surroundings isn't what I'd expect though I did enjoy the pride it takes in it all and appreciate this lovely spot to understand that it's more than just a race track. Thank you!

Although small, the Hong Kong Racing Museum provides an informative journey through the long…read morehistory of horse racing in Hong Kong. They have life size horse skeletons/models so you get a feel for the scale and also some artifacts from prior racers. From the window, it overlooks the race track and the facilities of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Small museum located inside Hong Kong Botanical garden. I spent about 10 minutes at most, the…read morecollection really didn't interest me that much, but if you're a fan of old stamps and tea ware, and its rich history, then you'd probably love this place. They have tons of "security" and personnel everything, preventing you from taking photos. There is no admission fee, so I guess if you're nearby in Admiralty or Central or in Hong Kong park, it's worth taking a look quickly. Currently, parts of it are undergoing renovations (December 2015), so maybe there will be something new later on. Fun fact, this is great in the summertime, for a quick cool down from the sweltering heat in the park.

Worth visiting especially when combined with a snack or a meal at the Lock Cha Tea Shop next door…read more The first floor in my opinion has the most interesting exhibits and descriptions of the history of Tea drinking, Tea ware and Tea preparation. Google maps led us astray. Use Apple Maps instead. The museum is easily reached from the Admiralty MTR station via the Pacific Center Mall.