Museums of Southeasrt Asia is not only a unique reference tool for those keen on deepening their understanding of Southeast Asia's complex and ancient cultural arena, but also a practical and fully illustrated document enabling visitors to maximize their cultural tour of the region.

By highlighting the museums' architecture, the often Byzantine history of their collections, and discussing their works of art in depth, author Iola Lenzi offers practical guidence and conveys the museum's character, providing the reader with tools necessary for an informed itinerary selection.

Contact information and points of interest in the vicinity of each institution are also listed. And in its "Other Spaces" section, the book provides an up-to-date guide to the region's locally known alternative art and cultural spaces.

A must for cultural travellers and art enthusiast, Museums of Southeast Asia is an invaluable resource for discovering the region's vast but dispersed institutional wealth.