Visitor information

The Hong Kong show offers a dynamic cross-cultural exchange – an immersive experience that only Art Basel and this city can provide. Here you will find soon an overview of the next edition, information about the city of Hong Kong and a guide for planning your visit.

Guided tours

Touring the show with a knowledgeable art expert is one of the richest ways to experience Art Basel. They can introduce you to the artwork, provide context and answer your questions. Para Site, one of the most active independent art centers in Asia, offers guided tours daily during show hours in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. For details, please contact [email protected].

Bookstores

During the duration of our show, you can browse and purchase a wide selection of notable books about Modern and contemporary art from major artworld publishers. Information regarding onsite bookstores open during the duration of Art Basel will be provided here before the show.

Cafes & restaurants

Although there are many exciting restaurants in the vicinity, one need never leave Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for a great meal. Seven restaurants are located throughout the complex, offering everything from casual cafe dining to the formal elegance of fine Chinese cuisine.

Rules for visitors

To make Art Basel a pleasant experience for all, we ask that our guests follow a few basic rules:

For security reasons, all bags larger than 30 x 30 centimeters as well as any briefcases, backpacks and umbrellas must be deposited at the coat check.
Photography is for personal use only. No flashes, extendable camera devices (ie. monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, etc.) or video recording is permitted. If taking pictures in gallery stands, the photographer requires the permission of the gallerist.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the exhibition halls, with the exception of service animals for visitors with disabilities.
Please note that press and promotional photography and filming is taking place on the premises. Your attendance serves as permission for the use of your image by the show and its constituents.

Visitors with disabilities

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre offers a full range of amenities to assist those with disabilities. All entrances are ramped, and spacious guest lifts accommodate wheelchairs. Information counters are equipped with a Braille directory and teleloop system. There are also tactile guide paths, specially designed bathrooms, and telephone booths. The Centre's car parks reserve spaces for drivers with disabilities.

Interactive educational arts programs for children. Programs encourage children to create their own masterpieces including using works from the UBS Art Collection as inspiration.

Introducing children to Modern and contemporary art can be the beginning of a life-long adventure. Here are some tips for making the most of your children's visit to Art Basel:

Children under age 16 must always be accompanied by an adult.
Remind your children to always walk, not run.
Smaller children can be brought in baby strollers, which are permitted throughout the venue.
Remind children that security guards protect us and the art; please ask your children to respect their requests.
Instruct your children to never touch art as it can be damaged by the natural oils on their fingers.
Please enjoy food and beverages in the dining areas only.

Cultural institutions

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Hong Kong’s museums offer a diverse range of possibilities, from Modern and contemporary art to Chinese calligraphy and tea ware. Together with prominent international and local art galleries, these institutions shape the modern cultural landscape of the city.

1a Space

Asia Art Archive

Art Museum Chinese University of Hong Kong

Asia Society Hong Kong Center

Connecting Spaces

Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

Goethe-Institut Hong Kong

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Hong Kong Contemporary Art Foundation

Hong Kong Museum of Art

K11 Art Foundation

Liang Yi Museum