Asian Museums

Asia is our largest and most populous continent and has long been home to the majority of the human population and was the site of many of the first civilizations.

Asia was the birthplace of many of the world’s mainstream religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism (or Daoism), Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, as well as many other religions.

China and India alternated in being the largest economies in the world for the first 1800 years in the Common Era.

China, as a significant economic power, attracted many to the east and for many of the legendary wealth and prosperity of the ancient culture of India personified Asia, attracting European commerce and exploration.

As the home of many early civilizations and diverse cultures, Asia’s major cities have some of the most excellent museums in the world.

Below is a list of some of the leading museums in major cities that will be highlighted in “Joy of Museums”:

A Tour of Asia’s Museums

China Museums

Beijing Museums
- The National Museum of China
Shanghai Museums
- Shanghai Museum
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Aurora Art Museum
Nanjing Museums
- Nanjing Museum

Japan Museums

Tokyo Museums
- Tokyo National Museum
- National Museum of Western Art
- National Museum of Nature and Science
Nagoya Museums
- Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art
- Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology