Coming to Hong Kong for the museums? From November 2026 to January 2027, the West Kowloon Cultural District has its strongest line-up in years — a new Asian fantasy-art exhibition at M+, imperial horse masterpieces at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and the final weeks of the city-wide Asia+ Festival. This guide tells you what is on, how to plan two full days, and how to get there from Causeway Bay, where The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection — a design-led Marriott Bonvoy hotel opposite Victoria Park — makes an easy base.

What's On: Hong Kong's Art Season at a Glance

If you are planning a short art-focused trip between November 2026 and January 2027, these are the shows and stages to build it around. All but the Asia+ Festival are in the West Kowloon Cultural District, so two days is enough to see the highlights.

Exhibitions can change; confirm dates, opening hours and tickets on each venue's official website before you go.

• Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia – M+, to 4 April 2027: The season's major new special exhibition, in M+'s West Gallery.
• Design Ah! Experience the Wonder of Everyday Design – M+, to 10 January 2027: A playful, hands-on design show from Japan's NHK, ideal for families.
• Heavenly Horses: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum – Hong Kong Palace Museum, to 17 March 2027: Treasures from the Palace Museum on one of Chinese art's great subjects.
• Design for the Forbidden City: Imperial Workshops of the Qing Court – Hong Kong Palace Museum: A long-running look at how objects for the imperial court were made.
• Asia+ Festival – September to November 2026: The final weeks of a city-wide festival of performing arts from Asia and beyond.

M+: Myths and Monsters, Design Ah! and More

M+ is Asia's leading museum of contemporary visual culture, and this winter it offers two very different special exhibitions alongside its permanent collection galleries. Allow at least half a day.

The building itself is part of the experience: a broad, horizontal podium topped by a slim tower on the harbourfront, with large public spaces you can wander before you even reach the galleries. If you only have time for one museum on a short trip, M+ gives the widest view of art and design from across Asia.

• Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia – to 4 April 2027: The new headline exhibition explores fantasy in art from across Asia. Held in the West Gallery on Level 2, it is the show most art travellers will plan their visit around this winter.
• Design Ah! – Closing 10 January 2027: In the Main Hall Gallery, this interactive exhibition from Japan's NHK turns everyday objects into hands-on discovery. If you are travelling with children — or are simply curious about design — see it before it closes.
• Herzog & de Meuron: In Focus: A focused display on the architects behind the M+ building, opened in September 2026 — a fitting companion to the building itself.
• The Collection Galleries: Ongoing displays including M+ Sigg Collection: Inner Worlds and Shanshui: Echoes and Signals make it easy to fill the rest of your visit.

Hong Kong Palace Museum: Heavenly Horses and Imperial Workshops

A short walk from M+, the Hong Kong Palace Museum presents treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing alongside special and thematic exhibitions.

Where M+ looks at contemporary culture, the Palace Museum looks back across centuries of Chinese art — so seeing both gives a rare sense of continuity, from imperial workshops to today's designers. Several of this winter's exhibitions run well into 2027, so they suit almost any travel date.

• Heavenly Horses: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum – to 17 March 2027: Horses have carried meaning in Chinese art for centuries, and this exhibition gathers masterpieces on the theme from the Palace Museum collection.
• Design for the Forbidden City: Imperial Workshops of the Qing Court: A thematic exhibition, from 30 September 2026, on the workshops that made objects for the Qing court — a natural pairing with the design shows at M+.
• Brilliance: Ming Dynasty Ceramic Treasures from the Palace Museum, 1368–1644: A long-running display of Ming porcelain for anyone who wants to go deeper into Chinese ceramics.
• Before You Go: The museum has announced temporary gallery closures and special opening hours for November 2026. Check the official website for opening days and book a timed ticket in advance.

On Stage: Asia+ Festival and the Xiqu Centre

Hong Kong's art season is not only on gallery walls. Two performing-arts options are worth fitting into a winter trip.

• Asia+ Festival 2026 – Final Weeks in November: Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the fourth Asia+ Festival runs from September to November 2026 with more than 100 performances and activities by artists from over 30 countries. Tickets are sold through URBTIX; check the official programme for what is on during your visit.
• Xiqu Centre – Chinese Opera in West Kowloon: The Xiqu Centre is dedicated to Chinese traditional theatre, with a Grand Theatre and an intimate Tea House Theatre. Check West Kowloon's programme for Cantonese opera performances during your stay.
• Why It Fits: Both pair naturally with a museum day — the Xiqu Centre is in the same cultural district as M+ and the Palace Museum.

Two Days of Art from Causeway Bay: A Sample Itinerary

West Kowloon is across the harbour from Causeway Bay and reachable by MTR or ferry. Here is one way to see the highlights in two days.

The plan below puts one major museum on each day, leaving time to linger rather than rush. Book timed tickets ahead where available, and check each venue's opening days before you set the order — museums in Hong Kong often close one weekday a week.

• Day 1 — M+ and the Waterfront: Head to West Kowloon in the morning and start with Myths and Monsters at M+, then Design Ah! or the collection galleries. Stroll the harbourfront park as the light fades, then return to Causeway Bay for dinner.
• Day 2 — The Palace Museum and a Performance: Book a timed morning slot at the Hong Kong Palace Museum for Heavenly Horses and the imperial workshops exhibition. In the evening, catch an Asia+ Festival performance (in November) or Cantonese opera at the Xiqu Centre.
• Getting There: From Causeway Bay, travel to West Kowloon by MTR, or cross the harbour by ferry and continue along the waterfront. Check routes on the MTR and ferry operators' websites.
• Travelling With Children? Start with Design Ah! at M+ while it runs (to 10 January 2027), keep museum visits to a morning each, and use Victoria Park, across from the hotel, for downtime in the afternoon.
• End Each Day Above the City: Back in Causeway Bay, unwind over grilled seafood and a glass of wine at SKYE Roofbar & Grill on the 27th floor.

Your Cultured Base: The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection

An art trip across the harbour works best with a comfortable, central base to come back to each evening. The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, pairs a design-led identity with a prime Causeway Bay address.

• Central and Connected: Directly opposite Victoria Park and a short walk from Causeway Bay MTR, the hotel makes West Kowloon an easy trip — and Victoria Park offers a quiet walk between outings.
• SKYE Roofbar & Grill – Dinner with a View: Grilled meats, fresh seafood and over 50 wines, with sweeping views over Victoria Harbour and Victoria Park.
• PLAYT Buffet – Relaxed and Varied: An all-day buffet with an open kitchen and seafood bar. Book direct for 24% off all buffet periods (blackout dates apply).
• The Art Lab – Art at Ebb & Flow: The hotel has its own creative art space inside Ebb & Flow, the lobby lounge, with rotating exhibitions and installations by local and international artists. Check the Art Lab page to see what is on during your stay.
• Marriott Bonvoy and Longer Stays: Members earn and redeem points on eligible stays, and stays of three nights or more can save up to 10% — useful if your trip spans several exhibitions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What art exhibitions are on in Hong Kong in winter 2026–27?
  Highlights include Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia at M+ (17 October 2026 to 4 April 2027), Design Ah! at M+ (to 10 January 2027), and Heavenly Horses: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (to 17 March 2027).
• How many days do I need for M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum?
  Two days is comfortable: one for M+ and the waterfront, and one for the Palace Museum plus an evening performance. Both museums are in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
• How do I get from Causeway Bay to West Kowloon?
  By MTR, or by ferry across the harbour followed by a walk along the waterfront. Check the MTR and ferry operators' websites for current routes.
• When is the Asia+ Festival 2026?
  The fourth Asia+ Festival runs from September to November 2026, with more than 100 performances and activities. Tickets are available through URBTIX.
• Which exhibition should I see if I only have one day?
  Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia at M+ is the season's major new show. If you are travelling with children before 10 January 2027, Design Ah! in the same museum is a good pairing.
• When is the Hong Kong Palace Museum open?
  Check the museum's official website for current opening days and hours before you go — it has announced special opening-hour arrangements and temporary gallery closures for November 2026.
• Where should I stay for an art trip to Hong Kong?
  A central, well-connected base makes a multi-venue trip easier. The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in Causeway Bay is opposite Victoria Park, near the MTR, with dining at SKYE Roofbar & Grill and PLAYT Buffet and Marriott Bonvoy benefits.