ASIAN MUSEUM OF ART
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Discover Asian art and culture in a white marble and glass building.
The Asian Art Museum is located on the artificial lake of Phoenix Park. A building designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. Visit many exhibitions related to Asia.
The collection
The Asian Art Museum evokes the spirit of the major civilizations of Asia, India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. Discover the museum's classical and contemporary works on :
Buddhism: Buddha statue, Amida Nyorai meditating...
China: immortality tree (coin tree), kneeling Mingqi lady, Phoenix...
Japan: Andô Naoyuki armor, Haniwa horse...
India: cosmic Ganesh lady, royal throne feet...
Southeast Asia: buffalo, Vishnu, mythical lions...
In addition to the most notable civilizations of the Asian continent (China, Japan, India), the existence of other cultures is evoked, by touches, through a few pieces of craftwork and sacred art.
Traditional and contemporary collections
Exhibitions at the Asian Art Museum
Asian Arts Museum - credit MAA
Throughout the year, the Musée des Arts Asiatiques organizes temporary exhibitions.
To find out about current and past exhibitions, click here!
Schools and leisure centres
The Asian Art Museum offers different visits for your school outings:
- Storytelling visit "Journey to Asia"
- Workshop visit "Pocket Monsters"
- Superheroes, superpowers
Discover the other visits on https://maa.departement06.fr/scolaires-et-centres-de-loisirs/visites-38373.html
Fun workshops are also offered. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding, Japanese and Chinese calligraphy...
Children's museum
The museum is ideal for learning while having fun. Discover the various activities for children.
Take a 'visit where you are the hero'. In this tour, the child leads the way by choosing what he or she wants to visit.
Take the opportunity to download the museum discovery booklet for children and teenagers: https://maa.departement06.fr/documents/Usine/musee-arts-asiatiques/accueil-public/ressources-documentaires/2016_jeu_collection_perm_mail.pdf
If you want to have fun with your family, the Departmental Museum of Asian Arts offers educational and entertaining content.
Top view of the staircase of the Museum of Asian Arts -Credit-Photo-Marlene-Poppi-54
Opening hours, prices and access
Opening hours
Museum
Open every day except Tuesday.
Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
From 1 September to 30 June
From 10am to 5pm
From 1 July to 31 August
From 10am to 6pm
Prices
Individual rates
Self-guided tour: free
Guided tour :
Adults alone or with a companion under 18: €5
Children under 18, students, unemployed, disabled: €2.50
Group rates
Self-guided tour: free
Guided tour: 50 euros per group (maximum 20 people)
Access
Train
SNCF, Métrazur Gare St-Augustin.
Car
- Motorway A8, exit "Promenade des Anglais",
in front of the airport, turn left to take the dual carriageway towards "Arenas".
- From Nice Centre: take the Promenade des Anglais in the direction of Cannes, then, opposite the airport, take the side street at the level of the Parc Phoenix (paid parking).
Bus and streetcar
Ligne Tram 2 arrêt " Parc Phénix "
Bus Ligne 12 arrêt " Aéroport/promenade
Vélo bleu
Station n°10
The Asian Arts Museum is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
