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Museum
District : Champs-Elysées / Louvre
Informations :
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.
Others informations
Architecturals styles :
Neo renaissance style
List of collections :
Archaeology, Sculpture, History, Painting, Bronzes
Collections period :
19th century
Opening days and times
Open/Closed :
Closed for works until 2004. The temporary exhibits still go on during this period. Informations : 01 45 63 50 75.
10am - 5.40pm
Days of week :
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Open on those public holidays :
Individual tours
Free :
Since December 22nd 2001, the permanent collections are free for everyone. There is still a charge for admission the to the temporary exhibitions (free for -14yrs).
Group tours
Group of adults with museum guide.
School groups with museum guide.
Group of adults with own guide.
Services
Foreign language tour :
On request.
Foreign language information.
Educational activities :
Demonstrations of Chinese calligraphy.
Literary meetings.
Bookshop
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Access:
7, avenue Velasquez
75008 PARIS
District : Champs-Elysées / Louvre
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