The Hong Kong Museum of Art was founded in 1962, formerly known as the City Museum and Art Gallery housed in the City Hall High Block. In 1991, it moved to its present premises in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Museum aims to preserve the cultural heritage of China and promote art with a local focus. It has a collection of over 14,000 art objects, including Chinese paintings and calligraphy works, antique Chinese treasures, paintings of historical significance as well as creations by local artists.

The Museum has a gross floor area of 17,530m². Its seven galleries display highlights of the Museum collections and a great variety of local and overseas thematic exhibitions. Besides, the Museum also organizes a wide range of educational and extension activities in support of its exhibitions to enhance general public's knowledge and interest in artistic creation.