A museum opened in 2022 displaying treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing. Nine galleries showcase over 900 artifacts, some exhibited outside the Forbidden City for the first time. The architecturally stunning building overlooks Victoria Harbour.
Standard admission HK$70. Free for children 6 and under. Concessions for students and seniors (60+). Special exhibition tickets sold separately.
Weekday mornings are least crowded. The museum is air-conditioned, making it an excellent rainy day or hot summer activity. Evening hours until 8pm allow for visits after other outdoor attractions. Book morning or late afternoon tickets for discounts.
Take MTR to Kowloon Station (Tung Chung Line), Exit D or J. Or Star Ferry to West Kowloon Pier. The museum is a 10-minute walk.
Nine galleries spanning three floors display imperial treasures from ceramics to calligraphy. Special exhibitions rotate regularly - check for current shows on Mughal treasures and Ancient Egypt. The building itself is a masterpiece with a unique inverted trapezoid design. Rooftop terrace offers harbour views. Book tickets online in advance as popular time slots sell out.
The rooftop terrace offers stunning photos with Victoria Harbour as backdrop. Inside, Gallery 8 has dramatic lighting for artifact photos. The exterior with its unique inverted trapezoid architecture is best photographed from the Art Park promenade at sunset.
Closed Tuesdays. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mon, Wed-Sun). 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Fri-Sat).
faq.subtitle Hong Kong Palace Museum
This museum displays selected pieces from the Beijing collection in modern galleries. Some pieces are shown here for the first time. Beijing is much larger with the actual palace.
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