Explore the culture of the Far East while in Brussels - discover a Chinese pavilion and a Japanese tower.
The Museums of the Far East is made up of three separate museums:
- The Chinese Pavilion
- The Japanese Tower
- The Museum of Japanese Art
The Chinese Pavilion is filled with artefacts from China, including literature, paintings, and porcelain. A lot of the artwork found here was made for the purpose of exporting the artwork to the Western world.
The Japanese Tower was opened by King Leopold II in 1905. When it was first built, the base of the tower was covered with stones and pebbles. Today, the red tower is filled with decorative panels in chased copper and stained-glass windows. Around the tower is a garden. The garden is filled with various Asian flora and fauna, including a Japanese Katsura tree.
The museum of Japanese art is where all the history and artwork from Japan is kept. Take your time to look around inside the museum in order to discover original samurai armour, traditional Japanese sculpting, woodblock prints, and even swords!
Tips and Tricks
- Temporary exhibitions happen all the time so make sure you check the museum’s website before booking tickets!
Getting there
- By Bus: close to bus stop De Wand. Line 53, 230, 231, and 232 stop here
- By Tram: close to tram stop Araucaria. Lines 3 and 7 stop here
- By Car: parking options are available in the area (prices may vary)
The museums have been closed since 2013 but the park is always open
All seasons
The museum is currently closed and no prices are available; the park is free
Open; national COVID measures apply.