Museum of the Orient, Art museum in Estrela, Portugal.
The Museum of the Orient is an art museum housed in a converted 1940s waterfront warehouse in Lisbon, spanning six floors filled with Asian artwork. The collection features pieces from numerous Asian countries and time periods.
The building originally served as a storage facility for dried fish before being transformed into a cultural center in 2008. This conversion made it a place dedicated to exploring Portuguese-Asian artistic exchange and connections.
The museum displays Asian artistic objects including traditional masks, costumes, and items connected to performing arts from different cultures. These works reveal how Asian artists and craftspeople expressed their stories and beliefs through their creations.
Visitors can explore the six floors at their own pace and experience a journey through various Asian artistic traditions. Regular guided tours and workshops are available to deepen understanding of the displayed works.
The museum holds collections of rare Chinese screens and Indonesian textiles that document Portugal's historical presence in Asia. These objects show the cultural exchange that developed over centuries through trade and travel.
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