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Tai Kwun
Sight4.4 · 13 6804.3 · 302≈ 1 h 45 minFree entry446 m from the center
Tai Kwun is a major heritage and contemporary arts hub set within Hong Kong's Central district. The revitalized site encompasses sixteen colonial-era buildings, including the former Central Police Station, Magistracy, and Victoria Prison, paired with modern gallery wings designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Visitors can tour preserved prison cells, explore rotating international art exhibitions, and relax in vibrant open courtyards.
Highlights
- Masterful revitalization of Hong Kong's colonial police headquarters
- Sixteen preserved heritage structures dating from the 19th and 20th centuries
- Cutting-edge contemporary art galleries designed by Herzog & de Meuron
- Historic Victoria Prison cells and bustling open-air parade grounds
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 23:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 23:00 |
What’s nearby
Victoria Prison
0 min walk · 36 m
Former Central Police Station
1 min walk · 42 m
Lok Hing Lane Sitting-out Area
2 min walk · 129 m
Lan Kwai Fong
2 min walk · 150 m
4.2
1 Lan Kwai Fong
2 min walk · 169 m
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal)
3 min walk · 220 m
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
3 min walk · 228 m
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
3 min walk · 237 m
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