Les Amis du musée Guimet (Société des Amis du Musée Guimet - SAMG) is the official patron and support association for the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet. Founded in 1889, Musée Guimet holds one of the largest collections of Asian art outside of Asia. The association plays an essential role in enriching the museum's collections through major acquisitions, funding restorations, and organizing exclusive lecture series, private visits, and cultural travel centered on Asian arts and heritage.
Les Amis du musée Guimet (Société des Amis du Musée Guimet - SAMG) is the official patron and support association for the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet. Founded in 1889, Musée Guimet holds one of the largest collections of Asian art outside of Asia. The association plays an essential role in enriching the museum's collections through major acquisitions, funding restorations, and organizing exclusive lecture series, private visits, and cultural travel centered on Asian arts and heritage.
Selected Exhibitions
While the association itself facilitates acquisitions and public programs, the museum presents extensive collections spanning Afghanistan, India, Southeast Asia (notably renowned Khmer sculpture), Central Asia, China, Korea, and Japan, complemented by temporary thematic exhibitions and contemporary Asian art installations.
While the association itself facilitates acquisitions and public programs, the museum presents extensive collections spanning Afghanistan, India, Southeast Asia (notably renowned Khmer sculpture), Central Asia, China, Korea, and Japan, complemented by temporary thematic exhibitions and contemporary Asian art installations.
