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Collections Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient

📍 Collections Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient, Geneva, Switzerland
Collections Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient
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★★★★☆

Introduction

The Baur Foundation owes its holdings to the lifelong collecting of Swiss connoisseur Alfred Baur (1865-1951) and opened to the public in 1964, tucked within two linked townhouses at the edge of Geneva's old town. It ranks among Europe's finest small museums of Far Eastern art. The Chinese galleries trace a clear line through ceramics, from celadons and blue-and-white to imperial porcelains, complemented by jades, snuff bottles and scholar's objects, while the Japanese rooms gather ukiyo-e prints, netsuke and sword fittings of breathtaking refinement. Hushed lighting and careful labelling make it a connoisseur's delight for a quiet afternoon.

✨ Highlights

1
Chinese Ceramics
A complete arc from celadon to imperial porcelain, assembled with a connoisseur's eye.
2
Ukiyo-e and Netsuke
Japanese prints and miniature carvings of exquisite craftsmanship.
3
Jades and Snuff Bottles
Small-scale treasures revealing the collector's sure taste.
4
Townhouse Museum
Two linked residences create an intimate gallery experience.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Year-round; note the Monday closure.
→Duration：About 1.5-2 hours.
→Tickets：Moderately priced; check the official website.
→Transport：On rue Munier-Romilly at the old town's edge, a short walk from bus stops.
→Photography：Photography is not permitted inside.
→Food：Old-town restaurants and the English Garden are within walking distance.

💡 Tips

• Labels are largely in English, with detailed notes on key pieces.
• Small but superb, it slots nicely into a rainy or tight schedule.
• Closed Mondays, so double-check the website before heading over.
• Pair it with St Pierre Cathedral for an old-town culture walk.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Collections Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient?

Labels are largely in English, with detailed notes on key pieces. Small but superb, it slots nicely into a rainy or tight schedule.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.