Paris, France
Musée Cernuschi welcomes visitors into a world of Asian art and history set in a former private mansion donated by Henri Cernuschi. Founded in eighteen seventy-one, this museum in Paris transformed his residence into one of the city’s oldest Asian art collections. The building, designed by architect William Bouwens van der Boijen, has evolved through renovations that expanded its space and enhanced the visitor experience while preserving its historic charm.
Inside, visitors encounter a varied collection that includes rare archaic Chinese bronzes and paintings from China’s imperial eras under the Ming and Qing dynasties. One of the museum’s focal pieces is the large nineteenth-century Japanese Meguro Buddha, a bronze statue that commands the central gallery with its impressive presence.
Other treasured artifacts, such as objects from the Han, Tang, and other dynasties, shed light on ancient ceremonies and traditional aesthetics. Works from Japan, Vietnam, Korea, and beyond illustrate regional traditions and historical values. The museum also hosts rotating exhibitions and temporary acquisitions that keep the displays fresh and dynamic.
Musée Cernuschi is part of the Paris Musées network and offers a welcoming environment for curious travelers who wish to explore Asian art and cultural history in a relaxed and engaging setting.
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