The Museum of Asian Art, also known as the Corfu Museum of Asian Art, is the only museum of Asian art in Greece. It is housed in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Islands, at the address Corfu 491 00, Greece.
What you will see
The collection holds over 11,000 items, drawing on the art of China, Japan and India. The objects were gathered by Gregorios Manos, and together they offer a wide view of Asian craft and visual culture, far from what one might expect to find in a Mediterranean island town.
Planning a visit
- Location: the palace sits in Corfu, so the museum is easy to combine with a day of exploring the island's old town and seafront.
- Kind of visit: a museum visit suited to anyone interested in Chinese, Japanese or Indian art, or simply curious about collections outside Europe.
- Contact: you can call +30 26610 30443 before you travel to check current details.
Because the collection is large and varied, allow time to move slowly through the rooms. Corfu's setting, with its historic architecture and coastline, makes the museum a pleasant stop within a wider trip to the island.
