Museum of Asian Art in Corfu Town - a unique and the only museum of its kind in Greece and one of the most important museums of Asian art in Europe. The museum was officially founded in 1926 as "The Museum of Chinese and Japanese art," and opened its doors to visitors in 1927. Its present name the museum received in 1974.

The museum is located in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, which was built in the early 19th century during the British rule in the Ionian Islands. Beautiful architectural ensemble designed in the neoclassical style of Maltese limestone, is striking in its grandeur.

The museum exposition covers a vast period of time from the Neolithic period until the 19th century. At the heart of the art collection of the museum is a private collection of antiquities Greek diplomat G. Manos, who in the late 19th century, served as ambassador to Paris and Vienna. Manos fond of collecting Asian artifacts, mainly from Japan and China, as well as from India, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Tibet and other Asian countries. All of his fortune he spent on this collection, which amounted to 10,500 exhibits. Excellent collection of artifacts donated to Manos Greece provided the creation of a separate museum, first director, and he has become. Later, the museum exposition has expanded thanks to private donations from collectors.

The museum exhibition includes ceramics, glass, stone, wood and bronze. Here you can see a variety of jewelry, textiles, household utensils, paintings, engravings, sculptures and religious statues. Interesting and exhibits such as weapons, armor, samurai, kabuki masks, musical instruments and much more.

The main purpose of the museum is the study and promotion of the cultural heritage of Asia. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions, as well as a number of various educational programs and lectures.