Built in 1920s, the Blue House is a four-storey Lingnan-style house. The iconic blue façade and architectural details are witnesses to history. The building also names as "Hong Kong House of Story", where visitors can visit typical living quarters from bygone years.

The HKAC provides a wide range of artistic programmes including visual arts, film and video arts, public art projects, conferences, art festivals and more, to engage the community in art, with a focus on promoting contemporary art and culture in Hong Kong.

The Academy offers academic courses to those wishing to pursue a career in the field of performing arts and entertainment. The Academy is also one of the major performance venues in Hong Kong for drama, concerts, dance productions, Cantonese operas and Westen operas.