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The Museum of East Asian Art Connecting cultures through art - Discover over 7,000 years of art and history at the Museum of East Asian Art.

The Museum of East Asian Art is situated just off the Circus in central Bath. We are the only UK museum solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia. Our collection spans over 7,000 years of artistry and craftsmanship.

Did you know that this s***f bottle by artist  was inspired by objects in our collection? 👀 ✨Don’t miss your chance to s...
21/10/2026

Did you know that this s***f bottle by artist was inspired by objects in our collection? 👀 ✨

Don’t miss your chance to see ‘Reimaginings’ – open until 14 November 2026!

🖼 Peking glass cup with white and pink overlay, China. Qing dynasty 1644–1911. BATEA 1149
🖼 Dehua porcelain cup with prunus in relief, China. Qing dynasty 1644–1911. BATEA 725

To find out more, head to the MEAA website (link in bio).

Find your next read at the Museum Shop! Explore our selection of popular books at the Museum Shop, featuring fascinating...
17/10/2026

Find your next read at the Museum Shop!

Explore our selection of popular books at the Museum Shop, featuring fascinating histories, myths, traditional games, and much-loved stories from across East and Southeast Asia. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, discover new cultural perspectives, or find the perfect gift for a fellow book lover, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

📍 Visit us at the Museum Shop and discover more!

Get dotty this Halloween half-term! Pop into the Museum of East Asian Art from 28–31 October for Smashing Pumpkins – a f...
13/10/2026

Get dotty this Halloween half-term!

Pop into the Museum of East Asian Art from 28–31 October for Smashing Pumpkins – a fun, self-led arts and crafts activity inspired by the iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama!

Pick up a pumpkin template and get creative with your own colourful polka dots, inspired by Kusama’s much-loved pumpkin artworks. From paintings to sculptures, pumpkins are a recurring motif in her work – and now it’s your turn to create your own!

📅 28–31 October 2026
⏰ 10:30–16:30
📍 Museum Galleries
🎟️ Free with Museum admission (free admission for children accompanied by an adult)
✨ No booking required – just drop in and get creative!

Make this Halloween half-term a little more colourful and embrace your inner Kusama!

The Song dynasty was a period of remarkable change and innovation in China. From 960 to 1279, the dynasty saw flourishin...
09/10/2026

The Song dynasty was a period of remarkable change and innovation in China. From 960 to 1279, the dynasty saw flourishing cities, expanding trade and major developments in art, technology and culture.

Visit the museum to discover more!

07/10/2026

This spooky season, discover the symbolism of the pumpkin! 🎃 ✨

This Qing bronze pumpkin-shaped water dropper represents prosperity, abundance and generational luck.

In Chinese culture, the round, plump shape and rich colour of the pumpkin signifies a plentiful harvest, bringing wealth, opportunities and good fortune in our lives.

Because pumpkins contain numerous seeds and grow on vigorous vines, they also represent family fertility and successful offspring.

Visit the MEAA to see more incredible objects from our permanent collection!

🖼 Gold and gilt enriched bronze water dropper in form of a pumpkin with squirrel handle, China. Ming dynasty 1368-1644. BATEA 290

Our Japanese Tea Ceremonies are back this autumn. Our October sessions are now FULLY BOOKED, with only a few places rema...
07/10/2026

Our Japanese Tea Ceremonies are back this autumn. Our October sessions are now FULLY BOOKED, with only a few places remaining for November, so be quick to secure your place.

Discover the traditions and rituals of Japanese tea culture through a Tea Ceremony hosted in our Museum galleries.

Experience ceremonial-grade matcha, prepared for you by your host, Yukie Williams. With over a decade of experience practising sadō (茶道), the Japanese Way of Tea, Yukie draws on both her formal training and her early years in Japan.

Alongside Yukie Williams, Yukie Scott will introduce you to the Japanese Tea Ceremony, exploring its different elements and offering an insight into each step of the process.

To accompany your matcha, you will also have the opportunity to sample a traditional Japanese sweet, sourced from K. Minamoto, a Japanese bakery in London.

As part of the experience, you will receive a 3g pouch of matcha, courtesy of our partner, Comins Tea. With everything you learn during the ceremony, you can take your knowledge home and try preparing authentic matcha for yourself.

🍵 Book your place now via our website: www.meaa.org.uk/event/japanese-tea-ceremony-3/

Discover how this Qing dragon plate has inspired new sculptural works made by artist  👀 ✨Don’t miss your chance to see ‘...
30/09/2026

Discover how this Qing dragon plate has inspired new sculptural works made by artist 👀 ✨

Don’t miss your chance to see ‘Reimaginings’ – open until 14 November 2026!

🖼 Yellow plate with blue dragons, China. Qing dynasty 1644–1911. BATEA 855

To find out more, head to the MEAA website (link in bio).

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕Where will you be gazing at the moon?To celebrate, here are some of our favourite objects fe...
25/09/2026

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕

Where will you be gazing at the moon?

To celebrate, here are some of our favourite objects featuring a full moon. Which one is your favourite?
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🥮 Celadon and underglaze blue bowl, China. Dated 1900s. BATEA 786
🍁 Maki-e lacquer dowry box with hill and waterfall, Japan. Dated early 1700s | Edo period 1615–1868. BATEA 1125
🌕 Polychrome saucer dish with cow and donkey, China. Ming dynasty 1368–1644. BATEA 637
🐇 Pair of blue and white saucers with frogs, China. Ming dynasty 1368–1644. BATEA 940
🏹 Lac burgauté dish with mother-of-pearl and gold inlays, China. Dated 1680–1700 | Qing dynasty 1644–1911. BATEA 322
🏮 Arita blue and white dish with a scene from the Red Cliffs poem, Japan. late 18th century. BATEA 1625
🍂 Kraak blue and white bowl with birds and flowers, China. Ming dynasty 1368–1644. BATEA 897

We’ve just added a selection of Japanese washi tapes to our shop, with a variety of colours and designs to choose from.A...
24/09/2026

We’ve just added a selection of Japanese washi tapes to our shop, with a variety of colours and designs to choose from.

Available now in the Museum Shop!

The Five Dynasties period was a time of political change and division in China. Five dynasties ruled northern China in r...
23/09/2026

The Five Dynasties period was a time of political change and division in China. Five dynasties ruled northern China in rapid succession, while several kingdoms controlled the south. Although the period was short, it helped shape the reunification that followed under the Song dynasty.

Visit the museum to discover more!

Address

12 Bennett Street
Bath
BA12QJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441225464640

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