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 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Shadow Puppets: Handling and Crafts at Museum of East Asian ArtThe Museum of East Asian Art is playing with light and shadow this Museums Week. Take a look at their incredible centuries-old shadow puppets and show off your storytelling skills by putting on a play in the mini shadow theatre.- more info
Monday, 4th November 2024 - Monday, 4th November 2024
Japanese Sweets: Making Nerikiri with Confectionary Artist Ryoko Stibbe at Museum of East Asian ArtDiscover the art of creating and decorating your own Nerikiri sweets with a hands-on workshop led by Japanese confectionery artist Ryoko.- more info
Saturday, 9th November 2024 - Saturday, 9th November 2024
Celebrating Winter at Museum of East Asian ArtWith Japanese tea tasting, sampling onigiri, mulled apple juice, and mince pies, this is the perfect way to kickstart the beginning of the winter festivities.- more info
Saturday, 9th November 2024 - Saturday, 9th November 2024
Festive Origami at Museum of East Asian ArtGet creative with a festive origami activity. Use the traditional Japanese paper-folding art to make beautiful decorations or gifts for the winter season. Learn how to make stars, snowmen, stockings, and more!- more info
Saturday, 16th November 2024 - Saturday, 16th November 2024
Festival of Lights: Lantern Making at Museum of East Asian ArtMake and decorate lanterns to celebrate two Thai festivals of light.- more info
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