Musée Cernuschi, Asian art museum in 8th arrondissement, France
The Musée Cernuschi exhibits over 15,000 Asian artworks within a 3,200-square-meter mansion designed by William Bouwens van der Boijen in 1874.
Henri Cernuschi, an Italian banker who settled in France, gathered the initial collection during his travels through China and Japan between 1871 and 1873.
The museum displays 900 permanent objects, including bronze pieces from ancient Chinese dynasties, Japanese artifacts, and works from Korea and Vietnam.
Located near Parc Monceau, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 9:00 PM on Fridays.
The collection features the Buddha of Meguro, an exceptional 18th-century Japanese bronze statue that stands as a centerpiece of the original collection.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1898
Architects: William Bouwens van der Boijen
Creator: Giandomenico Facchina, Jean Prouvé
Official opening: 1898
Part of: Paris Musées
Address: 7 Av. Velasquez, 75008 Paris
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday,Saturday,Sunday 10:00-18:00; Friday 10:00-21:00
Phone: +33153962150
Website: http://cernuschi.paris.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.88000,2.31194
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Paris offers numerous museums away from major tourist crowds, presenting specialized collections. These institutions focus on diverse subjects including Asian art, mineralogy, historical urban planning, and contemporary photography. The exhibitions provide detailed insights into specific fields and historical developments. Visitors find space for focused observation without crowded halls. Collections range from archaeological finds to technical models and artistic works from various periods. These museums complement the city's cultural offerings through their thematic diversity and scholarly approach. They provide opportunities to explore specific areas of interest and discover lesser covered aspects of the Parisian cultural landscape.
Paris houses several museums dedicated to Asian art. The Musée Guimet holds one of the most significant collections outside Asia, featuring works from India, China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The collection includes Buddhist sculptures from Afghanistan, Chinese bronzes, Japanese woodblock prints, and Cambodian stone reliefs. The Musée Cernuschi focuses on Chinese art from antiquity to the early 20th century. The Louvre displays Asian artworks in its Islamic Art department and the Pavillon des Sessions. Additional collections can be found at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Bibliothèque nationale de France. These institutions regularly organize temporary exhibitions on specific themes such as calligraphy, ceramics, or textiles from various Asian regions.
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