Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Historical Building
Chinese Teaware
Chinese Tea Ceremony
Chinese Tea House
Chinese Tea Brewing

Built in 1846, Flagstaff House was formerly the office and residence of the commander of the British Forces. It is one of the oldest and few remaining colonial buildings in Hong Kong. The Greek revival design style best represents Hong Kong's British colonial history. It was heavily damaged in World War II, and was restored and converted to a branch museum of the Hong Kong Museum of Art in the name of Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in 1984. As indicated in its name, the Museum displays an extensive collection of tea ware. Alongside its exhibitions, the Museum holds regular demonstrations, tea gatherings and lecture programmes to promote ceramic art and Chinese tea drinking culture. Besides, the Museum is now a popular spot of shooting wedding or graduation photos in Hong Kong.

Flagstaff House was converted into the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984 with a new wing, the K.S. Lo Gallery, added in 1995.

Hong Kong Museum of Art
Generous donations from Dr. K.S. Lo (1910-1995), including many fine examples of the famous Yixing tea ware

Do not use flash photography or tripods or record videos. Follow the photography and filming regulations of each exhibition hall.
Do not write on, mark, soil or damage any exhibit, installation, wall or facility in the museum.
To avoid accidents, do not run or play inside the museum.
To keep the facilities clean and tidy, do not eat or drink beyond the designated areas of the museum.
Do not make excessive noise or use mobile phones inside the exhibition halls. Help maintain a quiet and pleasant environment.

The K.S.Lo Gallery
Hong Kong Park

Museum with displays of tea ware

Cantonese, English

Architecture

Museum of Tea Ware

Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties World War II British Colonial History

Museum of Tea Ware