iFounded in 1898 in the mansion of the banker Henri Cernuschi, this is one of the oldest Asian art museums in France and part of Paris Musées. The collection of about 15,000 objects runs from archaic Chinese bronzes and Han funerary objects to Japanese and Korean works. The large Meguro Buddha, brought from Tokyo in the 1870s, is the best-known piece. Entry to the permanent collections is free.
The 4.5 m bronze Amida Buddha Henri Cernuschi bought at Tokyo's Banryuji temple in 1871, shown in its own hall.
The museum's Korean holdings, built up through acquisitions and donations such as the Lee Ungno family gifts.
7 avenue Vélasquez, 75008 Paris, France
Nearest station: Villiers (lines 2, 3) and Monceau (line 2)
Show on mapClosed 11 November
Closed (public holiday)
| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Free
Permanent collections are free. Temporary exhibitions are ticketed and free for under 18s.
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