Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Nestled in the tranquil Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a must-visit for tea enthusiasts and tea lovers. The museum showcases an impressive collection of teaware from various Chinese dynasties, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture of tea in China. The highlight of the museum is the beautifully curated tea ceremony room, where visitors can experience the tranquility and ritual of traditional Chinese tea preparation. The exhibitions are informative and engaging, teaching visitors about the history of tea, the different types of teaware, and the proper brewing techniques. The serene ambiance, coupled with the exquisite teaware on display, creates a truly immersive experience. Best of all, admission is free!

An absolutely lovely museum about various aspects of Chinese tea. The museum is located in Hong Kong park which is a very tranquil and relaxing place in the city center. The entrance is free, there are two floors with exhibitions. I recommend the small souvenir store with quality items.

A well maintained collection of teaware with supplementary historical insights on how they came to be. Good for a casual visit if you're in Hong Kong Park.

Excellent tea house museum. Learn a lot about how to brew correctly. Highly recommended. Very nice building in addition. The HK park surrounding the tea museum is excellent and relaxing.

A small delightful museum containing China tea ware from different ages. The items are mostly from a private donation. The items are interesting and beautiful. Museum is situated in Hong Kong park just a stone throw from the financial centre of Hong Kong. It’s a small museum and not very busy so you can enjoy the visit without a huge crowd around. And it’s free and air conditioned. Unfortunately when I visited a lot of the rooms were closed for public. I would have like to see more since Chinese tea culture has been dated back centuries.

I had a picnic at Hong Kong Park before heading over to the Flagstaff House Tea Ware Museum and it was a wonderful time spent in a beautiful ambience. I would imagine this museum to be the best respite for a hot afternoon day during the summer. The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a Declared Monument inside the Hong Kong Park. Construction for the Flagstaff House completed in 1846, and it is the oldest surviving western styled building in Hong Kong. When it began its first chapter, the Flagstaff House was named the Headquarters House. Its first occupant was Major-General Goerge Charles D’Aguilar, whose name is now borne by Cape D’Aguilar and the D’Aguilar Lighthouse. As the Commander of British Troops in China, D’Aguilar was a military officer when he arrived in Hong Kong in 1843. In 1844, he was appointed the Leutenant Governor of Hong Kong, and the Headquarter House was built specifically as his residence. The building really is beautiful and stately as the former residence for the highest ranking British officer in Hong Kong, but I think it is really the interior that made the most striking impression. The tea museum is interesting in itself, as there are exhibits from as far back as the Zhou Dynasty there -- all the way to the Qing dynasty. But each room is lined with red caprets and a colonial era fireplace. Highly recommended museum and architecture.

Fascinating experience. Not too many exposition objects, but walls enriched with a lot of information about the history of tea. There are also some interactions, could be a good choice for children. Entrance is free.

We're not serious tea lovers. But this museum displayed some interesting tea pot sets (historical and creative), and information about different ways of taking a great variety of teas. Very interesting!

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Nestled in the tranquil Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a must-visit for tea enthusiasts and tea lovers. The museum showcases an impressive collection of teaware from various Chinese dynasties, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture of tea in China. The highlight of the museum is the beautifully curated tea ceremony room, where visitors can experience the tranquility and ritual of traditional Chinese tea preparation. The exhibitions are informative and engaging, teaching visitors about the history of tea, the different types of teaware, and the proper brewing techniques. The serene ambiance, coupled with the exquisite teaware on display, creates a truly immersive experience. Best of all, admission is free!

An absolutely lovely museum about various aspects of Chinese tea. The museum is located in Hong Kong park which is a very tranquil and relaxing place in the city center. The entrance is free, there are two floors with exhibitions. I recommend the small souvenir store with quality items.

A well maintained collection of teaware with supplementary historical insights on how they came to be. Good for a casual visit if you're in Hong Kong Park.

Excellent tea house museum. Learn a lot about how to brew correctly. Highly recommended. Very nice building in addition. The HK park surrounding the tea museum is excellent and relaxing.

A small delightful museum containing China tea ware from different ages. The items are mostly from a private donation. The items are interesting and beautiful. Museum is situated in Hong Kong park just a stone throw from the financial centre of Hong Kong. It’s a small museum and not very busy so you can enjoy the visit without a huge crowd around. And it’s free and air conditioned. Unfortunately when I visited a lot of the rooms were closed for public. I would have like to see more since Chinese tea culture has been dated back centuries.

I had a picnic at Hong Kong Park before heading over to the Flagstaff House Tea Ware Museum and it was a wonderful time spent in a beautiful ambience. I would imagine this museum to be the best respite for a hot afternoon day during the summer. The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a Declared Monument inside the Hong Kong Park. Construction for the Flagstaff House completed in 1846, and it is the oldest surviving western styled building in Hong Kong. When it began its first chapter, the Flagstaff House was named the Headquarters House. Its first occupant was Major-General Goerge Charles D’Aguilar, whose name is now borne by Cape D’Aguilar and the D’Aguilar Lighthouse. As the Commander of British Troops in China, D’Aguilar was a military officer when he arrived in Hong Kong in 1843. In 1844, he was appointed the Leutenant Governor of Hong Kong, and the Headquarter House was built specifically as his residence. The building really is beautiful and stately as the former residence for the highest ranking British officer in Hong Kong, but I think it is really the interior that made the most striking impression. The tea museum is interesting in itself, as there are exhibits from as far back as the Zhou Dynasty there -- all the way to the Qing dynasty. But each room is lined with red caprets and a colonial era fireplace. Highly recommended museum and architecture.

Fascinating experience. Not too many exposition objects, but walls enriched with a lot of information about the history of tea. There are also some interactions, could be a good choice for children. Entrance is free.

We're not serious tea lovers. But this museum displayed some interesting tea pot sets (historical and creative), and information about different ways of taking a great variety of teas. Very interesting!

Worth visiting especially when combined with a snack or a meal at the Lock Cha Tea Shop next door. The first floor in my opinion has the most interesting exhibits and descriptions of the history of Tea drinking, Tea ware and Tea preparation. Google maps led us astray. Use Apple Maps instead. The museum is easily reached from the Admiralty MTR station via the Pacific Center Mall.

Small museum located inside Hong Kong Botanical garden. I spent about 10 minutes at most, the collection really didn't interest me that much, but if you're a fan of old stamps and tea ware, and its rich history, then you'd probably love this place. They have tons of "security" and personnel everything, preventing you from taking photos. There is no admission fee, so I guess if you're nearby in Admiralty or Central or in Hong Kong park, it's worth taking a look quickly. Currently, parts of it are undergoing renovations (December 2015), so maybe there will be something new later on. Fun fact, this is great in the summertime, for a quick cool down from the sweltering heat in the park.

The museum is located in the middle of The Hong Kong Park, it is free to get in, there is no admission fee. The building itself was built in the 1840's, and is in colonial style. It was occupied by former commander of British Forces in Hong Kong, and is one of the oldest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the city. Flagstaff House become the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984. There is regular demonstrations of tea drinking and usage, you can book it via the internet in its website. If you don't intend to participate in the demonstratio, you only need half an hour of so to see everything there. It is rather small, there is a video where one can watch. There is a gift shop.