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Connecting cultures through art – Discover over 7,000 years of art and history at the Museum of East Asian Art.
The Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) is an independent educational charity, dedicated to sharing the stories and histories of communities from across East and Southeast Asia. Based in a converted Georgian townhouse in Bath, MEAA was founded in 1993 by Brian McElney OBE. Today, it holds a collection of over 2,000 objects from East and Southeast Asia – including Neolithic pottery, ceramics from Imperial Chinese kilns, jade, lacquerware and bamboo carvings.
Alongside its permanent collection, the Museum hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages – from traditional Japanese tea ceremonies to family trails and Lunar New Year celebrations.
MEAA is an independent museum, accredited by Arts Council England. By supporting us, you are helping us to achieve our mission of connecting cultures through art. Your generous donations are used to take care of our collection and to fund our programme of events and activities. Visit our support page to find out more about how you can help us.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Child (under 16) | Free |
| Senior Citizen | £4.00 per ticket |
| Student (with student card) | Free |
If you are a Museum Friend or if you have an Art Fund Pass it is free to visit. Free to Discovery Card and Seasonal ticket holders. The museum also provides various other discounts, please check with the reception.
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Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - All our galleries have panels and labels.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Children & Infants
- Accept Children Over 3
- Facilities for children
Establishment Features
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Cater for groups
- Event Venue
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish and Catalan.
- Toilets
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Languages spoken
- Chinese spoken
- Spanish spoken
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Switch accepted
- Visa accepted
Room / Unit Features
- Air conditioning
Specialist Features
- Family Fun - We run regular family fun events and also have a family activity area and dressing up box in the galleries.
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Show Facilities
Opening Times
| Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed* | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
* Last admission at 16:45. Closed Sunday-Tuesday. For groups of 10 people or over, please contact the museum before visiting.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeEvents
Tuesday, 1st April 2025 - Saturday, 20th December 2025
In Bloom at Museum of East Asian ArtThis exhibition explores how flowers have inspired generations of artists across East and Southeast Asia, showcasing floral-themed objects from the Museum's collection alongside works by contemporary artists and makers.- more info
Saturday, 6th December 2025 - Saturday, 6th December 2025
Japanese Woodblock Workshop with Hiroko Imada at Museum of East Asian ArtLearn about woodcut printing with artist Hiroko Imada at MEAA this December.- more info
Tuesday, 16th December 2025 - Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Jane Austen Walked Past Here: East Asia and Austen Tour at Museum of East Asian ArtThe MEAA celebrates Jane Austen 250 with a mini-tour connecting the Museum's collection with Jane Austen and the Regency world of Bath.- more info
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