1. Overview & Architectural Marvel
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron (creators of Beijing's Bird's Nest), M+ opened in November 2021 after a HK$4.9 billion investment. The building features:
- LED Media Facade: A 66m-high screen displaying digital art, visible across Victoria Harbour.
- Found Space: An industrial-chic underground gallery built around an active MTR tunnel.
- Taoist-Inspired Cladding: Green ceramic tiles that shift color with daylight, echoing bamboo forests.
2. Collections & Exhibitions
M+ houses 15,000+ works, blending Hong Kong nostalgia with global avant-garde:
- Permanent Highlights:
- "Hong Kong: Here and Beyond": Chronicles the city’s urban evolution through art.
- "The Sigg Collection": 1,500+ pieces tracing Chinese contemporary art since the 1970s.
- "Objects, Spaces, Interactions": 500+ Asian design icons, like Mei Ah唱片封面.
- 2025 Special Exhibitions:
- "Picasso for Asia" (until July 13): 60+ Picasso works dialoguing with Asian artists.
- "Guangdong Modern" (June 28-Oct 5): 200+ works exploring Cantonese visual modernism.
3. Visitor Experience
- Best Times: Weekday mornings; night views of the LED facade (Fri/Sat until 22:00).
- Tickets: HK
120 (standard), HK240 (special exhibitions). Free entry to B1 galleries and rooftop garden. - Hidden Gems:
- Rooftop Pyramid: Sunset views over Victoria Harbour.
- "The Cube": A rotating display of 200+ lesser-seen藏品.
4. Cultural Impact
- Global Benchmark: Rivals London’s Tate Modern in scale, with 1.7万㎡ exhibition space.
- Local Connection: Features Cantopop memorabilia and Kowloon Walled City archives.
- Sustainability: Solar-powered and rainwater-recycling systems.
5. Why Visit?
M+ redefines museums as "living cultural ecosystems". Whether admiring Antony Gormley’s clay figurines in Asian Field or snapping Instagram shots at the LED wall, it’s a must for art pilgrims and casual explorers alike.
