Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware

The Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware, opened in 1984, is housed in the oldest Western-style building still existing in Hong Kong, in a neo-classical style typical of Hong Kong's 19th century architecture. It was originally the headquarters of the commander-in-chief of the British forces in Hong Kong. After their withdrawal it was completely restored, with financial aid from the state, and opened up to the public.

The nucleus of this very rich and interesting collection, mainly consisting of gifts from Dr K. S. Lo, is composed of some 500 items of tea ware from the period of the Warring Dynasties (475-221 BC) up to the present day, the Yixing teapots being particularly notable. Picture-boards in the eight exhibition rooms describe in detail the fine art of preparing tea.