I always liked this museum, but since the renovations it is just great. It's a really beautiful space. The addition of the China House (even with the hassle of the extra fee and the requirement of a timed ticket) is just great -- a whole Chinese house rebuilt inside the museum walls. Given the Asian collection in particular, it's just wonderful. The permanent collection is so nicely displayed and curated, and everything is so shiny and new. A terrific addition has been the computers in the big trading room where you can just put the mouse over the picture of an item contained in the room and then you'll pull up a full item description. The museum shop is great.
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