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Address:
University Museum and Art Gallery,, The University of Hong Kong,, 94 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., closed on public holidays
Contact:
Yeung Chun-tong, Director
museum@hkusua.hku.hk
Phone: +852 2241 5500
Fax: +852 2546 9659
Links:
University Museum and Art Gallery
The University of Hong Kong
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Description:
The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) can be found at the main entrance of The University of Hong Kong on Bonham Road. Established in 1953, it is the oldest museum in Hong Kong and houses over one thousand items of Chinese antiquities, principally ceramics, bronzes and paintings. The comprehensive collection has examples dating from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. The ceramics on view are augmented by items on long-term loan from the Tsui Art Foundation. The bronze collection includes works from the Shang to the Tang dynasties and the largest collection of Yuan dynasty Nestorian crosses in the world. The Museum also has a number of carvings in jade, wood and stone and a collection of Chinese oil paintings.
In addition to these permanent collections, the UMAG regularly hosts exhibitions of contemporary and ancient art. It is committed to art education and contributes to the teaching of Chinese art and museum studies in the University. It also has a Tea Gallery, promoting Chinese tea culture, where visitors can experience famous Chinese teas.
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