Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts
#204🏛️ History & CivilizationHong Kong, Hong Kong

Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts

Hong Kong's heritage prison turned art centre

About the museum

Tai Kwun is the revitalised Central Police Station compound — three declared monuments housing heritage galleries and a Herzog & de Meuron-designed contemporary art space.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆JC Contemporary (Herzog & de Meuron)
  • ◆Heritage galleries
  • ◆Parade Ground
  • ◆Prison Yard

Recognition

🏆 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award

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