Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art

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The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art is a museum connecting art and design. You can appreciate a wide range of works, from modern art to traditional crafts.

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HighlightsThe Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art connects art and design.
You can appreciate a wide range of works, from modern art to traditional crafts.
Nearby attractions include Toyama Castle Ruins Park, Toyama City Glass Art Museum, and Toyama Municipal Library.
The museum features permanent and special exhibition rooms, an atelier, a hall, and a restaurant.
It's located about a 15-minute walk from Toyama Station, near Kan Sui Park.

Basic Information

Address: 1-7 Shinsokuriguchi, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Toyama

Access: About a 15-minute walk from JR Toyama Station, located near Kan Sui Park. Get off at the Kokusai Kaigi-jo-mae stop on the Toyama Chiho Railway City Tram Loop Line, then it's a 3-minute walk. Get off at the Toyama-ken Bijutsukan bus stop on the Toyama Chiho Railway bus, then it's a short walk. About a 15-minute drive from the Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. About a 20-minute drive from Toyama Airport. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (entry until 5:00 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (open on public holidays), the day after a public holiday, year-end and New Year's holidays

Fee: Permanent Exhibition: General: ¥200 University Students: ¥160 High school students and younger: Free Special exhibitions are subject to separate charges

INFO: We have a cafe, restaurant, and museum shop within the building. Wheelchair access is available. Photography is permitted inside (some areas are restricted).

HP: https://www.tad.toyama.jp/

Overview

The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, opened in August 2017, is a museum connecting art and design. It's located about a 15-minute walk from Toyama Station, near Kan Sui Park. The museum's architecture is characterized by its glass walls and open spaces with high ceilings, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Inside, you'll find permanent exhibition rooms, special exhibition rooms, an atelier, a hall, a restaurant, and more. You can appreciate a diverse collection of works, from contemporary art to traditional crafts. Permanent exhibitions showcase works by artists with ties to Toyama Prefecture and renowned artists from Japan and abroad. Special exhibitions feature various genres of art, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and videos, based on specific themes. The museum also holds workshops and events. Workshops offer various experiences such as painting, sculpture, pottery, and glass crafts. Events include musical performances, film screenings, and lectures. On the rooftop, there's an "Onomatopoeia Rooftop" for children to play on. Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds. The rooftop features playground equipment based on onomatopoeia, allowing children to engage with art through play. Attractive sightseeing spots are clustered around the museum, including Toyama Castle Ruins Park, Toyama City Glass Art Museum, and Toyama Municipal Library. Toyama Castle Ruins Park is a park developed on the site of Toyama Castle and is known for its cherry blossoms. The Toyama City Glass Art Museum showcases glass crafts, and Toyama Municipal Library is a modern building with a vast collection of books. The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art is the perfect place to enjoy art and design while exploring Toyama City.