This is a decent small museum with some interesting information about the links between Greece and Asia plus some high quality exhibits. Unfortunately one of the Chinese rooms was closed, but by accident we discovered you could still see the 5 other Chinese rooms plus all the other galleries. The Samurai exhibit was the highlight for me as were some of the textiles. The building itself was built for a British dignitary and is splendid inside, peeling outside. Several rooms evoke the splendour of the British rule and would not be out of place in a National Trust house. You can combine entrance with several other attractions in the town for €17. As this is valid for 7 days it’s worth doing if you are planning to see a lot of cultural sights.

This was quite a surprise, Asian art on a Greek island? Give credit to the former resident who placed his collection in this grand and lovely building. The collection is extensive and of great value and the display in this pretty buildiing is great.

An unexpected but welcome experience - this museum features primarily the donated or loaned collection from an individual collector, so there is great variety in the items on display. One can’t help but wonder given Greece’s national relationship with individual antiquity collectors if all of these items were collected “legally,” as “illegal” collection is such a common thread in Greek museums which feature Greek artifacts… However, I am happy to see history wherever it is and this museum was a very nice way to break up our visits to sites which focused on local history! The museum is excellent and features artifacts from all over East Asia, and from various time periods as well. A great overview!

Founded in 1927, it is the only one of its kind in Greece. It houses more than 10,000 artifacts, mostly donated by diplomat Grigorios Manos and ambassador N. Chatzivasileiou, and spanning the centuries from 1500 BC to the 19th century. Bronze Buddahs, porcelain vases, Indian woodcarvings and Japanese woodcuts adorn the vast collection. The museum is an outstanding addition to the city's excellent museums.