Corfu Museum of Asian Art : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Corfu Museum of Asian Art

Located in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu’s old town, the Corfu Museum of Asian Art occupies an emblematic neoclassical building on the island. Its monumental setting, in the heart of the Palea Anaktora, contributes as much to the appeal of the visit as its collections, which are rare in Greece for their Asian specialization.

The museum brings together works from Asia spanning several civilizations, with particular attention to decorative arts, ritual objects, and collectible pieces. This diversity makes it possible to explore very different aesthetics, from China to Japan and other regions of Asia, through a variety of forms, materials, and uses.

Its reputation comes above all from the contrast between the European-inspired palace that houses it and the works it displays. The galleries showcase objects that are sometimes delicate, such as ceramics, lacquerware, sculptures, and ceremonial weapons, offering a carefully curated overview of a heritage rarely brought together in a single Greek venue.

Discover Corfu with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the collections of the Corfu Museum of Asian Art by linking each work to its cultural origin and function. They can also place the museum in the context of the palace’s history and that of Corfu, for a clearer and more precise visit.