Museum of Asian art

The Musee des Arts asiatiques (Museum of Asian Art) was modeled in 1998 after a design by Kenzo Tange. The design of the building, a modern structure of white marble, glass and steel, makes this one of the architectural highlights of the city.Inside the Musee des Arts asiatiques (Museum of Asian Art) you'll find collections of Buddhist art, both classical and contemporary. The approach is historical, ethnological and artistic. The museum also hosts visiting exhibitions of contemporary Asian creations