Flagstaff House

Flagstaff House is a two-story building with Greek Revival architecture and deep verandahs designed to suit the local climate. Inside, it holds a collection of tea ceramics and related artifacts displayed across multiple rooms.

The building was completed in 1846 and served as a residence for British military commanders until 1978. Its conversion to a museum in 1984 gave it a new cultural purpose.

The museum displays tea vessels and objects that document centuries of Chinese tea culture. Visitors can see how forms and materials changed over time.

The museum sits within Hong Kong Park on Cotton Tree Drive and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should plan for a leisurely walk through the rooms and note that it closes in the evening.

The building is the oldest remaining Western-style structure in Hong Kong and holds a rare historical teapot. These objects rank among the few surviving examples of their kind and era.

Location: Hong Kong

Inception: 1984

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: 康樂及文化事務署 Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Opening Hours: Holidays,Wednesday-Monday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +28690690

Website: http://lcsd.gov.hk/ce/Museum/Arts/english/tea/intro/eintro.html

GPS coordinates: 22.27850,114.16250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27