Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware 茶具文物館

History of Building:

Past

The Flagstaff House was the former office and residence of the Commander of British Forces in Hong Kong. Built between 1844 and 1846, Major General G C D'Aguilar was the first occupant. The building is good proof of Hong Kong's colonial history as Britain took Hong Kong Island from China in 1841.

The House was known as Headquarter House until 1932. Unfortunately, the building was damaged by the Japanese in the Second World War. During the Japanese occupation period from 1941 to 1945, the Japanese army repaired the House and used it as the residence of their Commandant. After the occupation, the building was renamed Flagstaff House and became the Commander of British Force’s residence again until 1978. In 1978, the Commander moved to the building on Barker Road and handed it over to the Hong Kong Government.

In the past, the building could overlook the Victoria Harbour and the Central area, which has a good geographical advantage. Due to the urbanisation and reclamation, we cannot overlook the Victoria Harbour in the building now.

Present

The Flagstaff House was then converted into the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984. The building was restored to its original 19th-century appearance. Now, you can explore more about the culture and the history of Chinese teaware in the Museum. You also have a chance to have a closer look at the teaware collections and the architecture of the building.

Architectural Style:

The House is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Hong Kong. The Greek revival-style two-storey building with wide verandahs and wooden shutters was listed as a declared monument in 1989. Also, the building is made of granite that is durable and resistant to heat.

Location: 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong (inside Hong Kong Park)

Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve: 10:00 – 17:00
Closed on Tuesday (except public holiday) and the first two days of the Lunar New Year

Estimated Walking Time: 1 hour

Reminder:

References:

https://www.nextstophongkong.com/flagstaff-house-museum-of-tea-ware/

https://www.discoverhongkong.com/in/interactive-map/flagstaff-house-museum-of-tea-ware.html

https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/monuments_36.php

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Arts/en_US/web/ma/about-the-museum1.html