Open
All year round:
Tue-Sat: 10.00-17.00
Sun 12.00-17.00
2002/2003 - Closed from 23rd December to 3rd January inclusive
Closed
Closed Mondays
Admission charges
Admission charges from 1st July 2005
Adults: £4.00
Senior Citizens: £3.50
Students: £3.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children under 18): £9.00
Children (aged 6-12): £1.50
Children (under 6): FREE
Discounts
Museums Association
Description
The Museum of East Asian Art located in the heart of Georgian Bath offers visitors of all ages a wonderful insight into the art and culture of China and beyond. This unique museum houses a fine collection of ceramics, jades, bronzes and much more from China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. The objects range in date from c5000 BC to the present day and reveal the finest achievements in East Asian craftsmanship. As well as the permanent collection, there is an exhibitions and events programme which includes guided tours, handling sessions and workshops. The Museum offers free children’s activity packs and the family area has a colourful information board, hands-on activities and lots of books to read. In the Museum Shop visitors will find an extensive range of cards, gifts and books, all on an oriental theme, including stunning lacquerware bowls, fabulous silky bags and an array of colourful lanterns and other decorations. The Museum is centrally located just five minutes from the Royal Crescent, between the Circus and the Assembly Rooms, and is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and on Sundays from 12noon to 5pm. For more information about the Museum or about forthcoming exhibitions and events call 01225 464640.
Collections description
The Museum was founded in 1990 by Brian McElney OBE. Brian spent his entire working life practising law in Hong Kong and it was during this time that he began to be drawn to the beauty of Chinese art. In 1958 he bought his first piece, an ivory goat and kid, and Brian’s collection grew substantially during the 1960s and 1970s to include jades, ceramics, scholar’s studio objects and bronzes. After his retirement from law in 1983, Brian returned to England and generously donated his private collection to the museum which he had formed as a UK educational charity.
Since opening to the public in April 1993, the Museum has gone from strength to strength, and has become one of the most extensive collections of East Asian art outside London. With a collection of almost 2,000 objects, ranging in date from c.5000 BC to the present day, the Museum offers its visitors a wonderful insight into the art and culture from China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. With one of the most comprehensive jade collections in the UK and some of the finest bamboo carvings in Europe, the collection uncovers the finest achievements in East Asian craftsmanship.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
