Museums of the Far East

The Far East Museums are part of the Royal Museums of History and Art. Museums of the Far East is a museum complex consisting of three separate buildings: the Japanese Tower, the Chinese Pavilion and the Museum of Japanese Art. The complex of museums is located in the Royal district of Laeken in the center of Brussels.

All three luxury buildings were built in the early nineteenth century in traditional Japanese and Chinese styles. The museums contain unique works of Japanese and Chinese art of the XVII - XIX centuries, decorating the houses of the Far Eastern nobility. Among the museum exhibits is a white and blue vase presented by the Emperor of Japan in 1910 to the King of Belgium.

Opening hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 9-30 to 17 - 00

Saturday - Sunday and holidays: from 10 - 00 to 17 - 00

Closed on Mondays, January 1, November 1 and 11, December 25.