Flagstaff House, itself a historical treasure that dates back to the 1840s, houses some of Hong Kong's most prized teaware collection. Once the home of the commander-in-chief of British forces in Hong Kong, Flagstaff House is our oldest surviving colonial building. The core collection is Asian teaware donated by the late Dr. K.S. Lo.

The Film Archive is dedicated to the preservation of Hong Kong's movie heritage. It collects and conserves films and related materials, provides facilities accessible to the public, and conducts activities to promote Hong Kong's film culture and facilitate research on the history of local cinema. Inside the archive building, which opened in 2001, you'll find a cinema, an exhibition hall and a resource center, all equipped with the latest technology to resurrect the glamorous films of the past. The archive regularly screens old movies.

A non-profit educational institution, the museum has semi-permanent and special exhibitions, and holds educational events. The exhibitions give a comprehensive account of Hong Kong's growth into a major world port, and the contributions made by China and the West to the development of ships, maritime exploration, trade, and naval warfare.

This fascinating museum explores 6,000 years of Hong Kong history, from the neolithic to the post-war period, with recreations of pre-historic scenes and the early colonial era. But it's the reconstruction of a post-war street, complete with tram and traveling Chinese opera company, that really grabs the attention.