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Hong Kong Museum of Art ? A Glimpse into China’s Rich Artistic Heritage

It’s easy to be swept up in the glamour of Hong Kong’s sky-scraping commercialism and controlled chaos that define its streets. To be sure, its thumping club scene and IMAX movie theatres are the stuff of modern legend, not to mention the shopping opportunities. However, it is a shame that Hong Kong’s rich contributions to China’s cultural and artistic heritage may be easily overlooked amid the rushing hordes.

The Hong Kong Museum of Art is one such place unfairly ignored in favour of the more obvious attractions.  Established in 1962, the museum boasts over 4 decades of being a steadfast bastion of Chinese art and history, its main focus always being to act as a custodian of China’s cultural heritage and an ardent promoter of its local artistic talent.

First having found a home in the City Hall, it was moved to its current location in 1991 by Hong Kong’s Cultural Centre. Situated in the heart of historic Kowloon, the tan, boxy building is unmistakable, standing out from among the bustling busy streets by reason of its especially modern feel.

Today, it is the largest museum in Hong Kong, boasting a collection of over 15,000 objects, and falls under the auspices of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The museum also has a separate branch in Hong Kong Park, known as the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware.

Chinese paintings and calligraphy take pride of place within the museum’s collection of antique treasures, as well as paintings depicting historical events of the country. The museum also boasts some of the finest examples of Chinese art ever found in the world, from the Han Dynasty to the Qing. A number of antiquities dating from the Neolithic period are also on display here; its jade, ceramic, bronze and bamboo artefacts are among the highest regarded collections of their kind in Hong Kong.

Many of the museum’s contributions also stem from the artistic flowering of the South, from the 1920s to the modern day, as a direct result of the persecution and suppression of artists in the North during the communist revolution.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Hong Kong museum without retaining an essential international character, which where the exhibition galleries step in. A variety of thematic exhibitions showcasing artwork of international sources and influences are found here; a metaphorical tip of the hat to Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan heritage as a port city.

If you care to explore this glimpse into China’s rich imperial history, personalized tours of these exhibitions are offered in a number of languages by the museum. Or you could decide to wander among the exhibits at will as you imagine the ancient grandeur and majestic scope of China’s artistic heritage.

When looking for a hotel in Hong Kong as a base for your travels, it is important to find one that not only meets your budgetary and quality requirements but also one that affords prime access to your travel area of choice. For those wishing to explore Kowloon and its hidden attractions such as the museum, Eaton Hotel Hong Kong is one of the hotels in Kowloon proximity that emerges as a prime choice of accommodation, combining modern design with eager hospitality.