Henri Cernushi (1821-1896) bequested the City of Paris private
collections of asian art as well as his mansion located at the
entry of Parc Monceau.
The museum shows a remarkable collection of old chinese art (pieces of pottery, jade items, ivories, bronzes, statuettes), and also beautiful contemporary paintings.
It often organizes exhibitions on oriental art.
Library (with appointment), readings, literary meetings, calligraphy and oriental painting demonstrations.