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History und Architecture more
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon more
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Global Merchandise more
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Fascinating Discoveries from the Depot more
The collection
A treasure house of art from China, Korea and Japan more
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Fascinating Discoveries from the Depot
The museum holds a diverse collection of about one thousand paintings and calligraphic works from the countries of East Asia. Occasionally, unexpected treasures come to light in storage, as parts of the collection are still in need of research. more
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Global Merchandise
from 22. Oktober 2020
Since the beginning of Chinese porcelain production in Jingdezhen in the 14th century, shapes and decorations have been produced to the taste of overseas buyers. Using objects from its own collection, the exhibition shows which types of Chinese porcelain came to Europe, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Japan Gallery presents not only the classic export porcelain from Arita but also the modernised production of the Meiji period (1868-1918) from Kutani, Kyoto, Satsuma and Seto. more
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
February 26, 2020 - June 27, 2021
From February 2021 the Museum of East Asian Art Cologne shows 100 Aspects of the Moon by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892). Yoshitoshi was the last great woodblock print master of the Ukiyo-e tradition, and 100 Aspects of the Moon is regarded as his greatest achievement. The series brings to life the history and mythology of ancient Japan. more
Programme
See, experience and understand
All of the museum’s exhibitions are accompanied by numerous different programmes – guided tours, workshops, lectures or special events, for grown-ups, school groups, children or the whole family.
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Collection
A treasure house of art from China, Korea and Japan
The Museum for East Asian Art was opened in 1913 as the first specialist museum of its kind in Europe. It now houses one of the most distinguished collections of art from China, Korea and Japan in Germany.
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Museum
History and architecture
At the heart of the museum’s holdings is the collection of Buddhist painting and sculpture, Japanese screen painting, coloured woodblock prints, Korean ceramics and lacquer art assembled by the museum’s founders Adolf and Frieda Fischer.
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Dear Visitors
Museum of East Asian Art has opened its permanent collection. Due to construction work for the exhibition "Global Merchandise" a part of the permanent collection is currently closed. Entry to the museum is only permitted with mouth-nose cover, alternatively please present a medical certificate. Please note that the cafe will be closed from 27 July 2020. Stay healthy!
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Cafeteria
Salon & Metzgerei Schmitz im MOK – coffee and cakes, snacks and lunch menu – on sunny days on our attractive terrace. Tue to Fri: 10am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 6pm, closed Mon. Please note that the cafe will be closed from 27 July 2020.
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Publications
Exhibition catalogues, catalogues of the collection, publications on particular themes, and museum guide
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Tuesday to Sunday
11am – 5pm
Every first Thursday in the month
11am – 10pm
Closed Mondays
Museum is closed on December 24th, Christmas Day (25 Dec), New Year's Eve (31 Dec) and New Year's Day (1 Jan). Museum is opend on Easter Monday and Whit Monday.
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Admission prices
€ 6 / € 3,50
Due to exhibition reconstruction until 21 October: € 3,50 / € 2
KölnTag on the first Thursday of the month (except public holidays): free admission to the Permanent Collection for all Cologne residents.
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How to get here
Public transport: Tram routes 1 and 7 and bus route 142, alight at ‘Universitätsstrasse’
There is a car park at the museum
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Barrier-free
The museum is barrier-free. Disabled toilet available.
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Museum für
Ostasiatische Kunst Köln
Universitätsstrasse 100
D 50674 Köln
Ticket office +49.221.221-28617
mok@museenkoeln.de
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