About
Based in a restored Georgian building, the Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia.
The collection of 2,000 objects represents more than 7,000 years of the finest artistry and craftsmanship from China, Japan, Korea and South East Asia. Displays include jades, ceramics, lacquerware and metalware, and the museum’s Chinese bamboo and wood carvings are amongst the finest found in European collections.
Special exhibitions and events run throughout the year and the museum shop offers a range of unique East and Southeast Asian-inspired gifts and souvenirs.
MEAA On Demand is an online events portal where you can discover cultural insights from leading experts, in your own time and at your own pace. You can now enjoy a vibrant library of recorded events online, for you to connect with East Asian arts and culture whenever and wherever you are.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 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
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
Thursday, 24th April 2025 - Thursday, 24th April 2025
Thursday, 29th May 2025 - Thursday, 29th May 2025
Thursday, 19th June 2025 - Thursday, 19th June 2025
Japanese Tea Ceremonies at Museum of East Asian ArtLearn about traditional Japanese tea culture through these Tea Ceremonies hosted the Museum of East Asian Art's galleries.- more info
Thursday, 24th April 2025 - Thursday, 19th June 2025
Japanese Tea Ceremony at Museum of East Asian ArtVisitors can learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through this Tea Ceremony, hosted in the museum galleries- more info
Monday, 28th April 2025 - Monday, 28th April 2025
Japanese Sweets: Making Nerikiri at Museum of East Asian ArtLearn the techniques of making and decorating your own Nerikiri sweets with a hands-on workshop led by Japanese confectionary artist Ryoko Stibbe.- more info
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