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The
Hong
Kong
chapter
of
the
Asia
Society
Center
(free
entry)
is
found
within
the
historic
grounds
of
the
former
Explosives
Magazine
of
the
old
British
Victoria
Barracks
in
Admiralty
district.
Opening
hours
are
11am
to
6pm
daily
(closed
Mondays).
First
this
is
an
interesting
heritage
site
and
important
link
to
Hong
Kong
early
colonial
and
maritime
history.
The
grounds
include
magazine
rooms,
laboratory
and
barracks
built
from
as
early
as
the
mid
19th
century
and
used
until
the
1980s.
The
grounds
were
refit
for
usage
by
the
Asia
Society
Centre
in
2005,
adding
modern
architecture,
sculpture
garden
and
refitting
several
buildings
into
exhibition
space.
The
sculpture
garden
in
particular
is
true
urban
retreat
and
real
surprise
for
those
who
manage
to
find
their
way
here.
Visitors
are
treated
to
contemporary
sculptures,
double
decked
bridge
structure
and
excellent
elevated
views
of
the
Admiralty
skyline.
You
can
see
the
harbour
from
here
as
well.
The
former
magazine
rooms
now
serve
as
exhibition
space.
Some
incredible
shows
such
as
the
Caravaggio
and
Dead
Sea
Scrolls
exhibitions
have
been
held
here
in
the
past.
Recently
we
visited
to
view
the
"Story
of
Light"
exhibition
of
prominent
20th
century
Hong
Kong
artist
Hon
Chi-fun
(1922-2019),
showcasing
over
30
of
his
works
spanning
four
decades.
This
is
a
nice
opportunity
to
learn
about
this
local
artist
and
see
a
large
collection
of
his
works
in
a
single
location.
Overall,
we
have
been
happy
with
the
exhibitions
held
at
the
Asia
Society
Centre
over
the
years.
Often
they
are
low
key
but
at
times,
they
are
very
good
and
worth
making
time
to
view
even
during
shorter
trips
to
Hong
Kong.
A
visit
to
the
Asia
Society
to
view
the
historical
buildings
and
spend
time
in
the
sculpture
garden
is
something
worth
doing
year
round.