Asian Art Museum
9 expert reviews
“The finest collection of Asian art in the nation.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"You don't have to be a connoisseur of Asian art to appreciate a visit to this splendid museum, whose monumental exterior conceals a light, open, and welcoming space."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imaginations race from ancient Persian miniatures to cutting-edge Japanese fashion through three floors spanning 6000 years of Asian arts."
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Not For Tourists
"Extensive Asian art collection in the old Beaux Arts style library building--a little claustrophobic in the galleries, but well worth your time."
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"Home to more than 18,000 exquisite art objects spanning 6,000 years of history and culture throughout Asia, this museum is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere devoted exclusively to Asian art."
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Time Out
"Indonesian shadow puppets, Hindi sculpture, sacred texts from the Ming Dynasty and a complete, authentic teahouse imported from Kyoto are among the 18,000 artworks and artifacts."
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