M+ (West Kowloon) opened in 2021 as the world's largest museum of contemporary visual culture — 33 galleries, 17,000+ works from the late 20th and 21st centuries, and the best museum building of the past decade by Herzog & de Meuron. The rooftop promenade has the best straight-on view of Hong Kong Island's skyline. The adjacent Palace Museum opened 2022.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
40% of Hong Kong is protected country park — the most accessible wilderness of any major city. Dragon’s Back (1.5 hours, island views) is the most popular; the MacLehose Trail’s Stage 2 (Sharp Peak) is the most dramatic.
What Stands Out
- M+: one of the best contemporary art museums in the world — opened 2021, Herzog & de Meuron
- Rooftop promenade: best straight-on skyline view of Hong Kong Island
- 33 galleries across design, architecture, film, and visual art
- Hong Kong Palace Museum: adjacent, opened 2022, 900+ artifacts from the Palace Museum Beijing
- Free admission to M+ on Wednesdays after 6pm · Full admission HKD$200