Chiba City Museum of Art

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A museum built using the "saya-do" method, utilizing a historical building. View a wide range of collections, from Edo period paintings to contemporary art.

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HighlightsArchitecture using the "saya-do" method, preserving the former Kawasaki Bank Chiba branch building
Extensive collection ranging from Edo period paintings to contemporary art
Impressive ukiyo-e collection
Illustrated books collected by Robert Lavitz
Muromachi period ink paintings collected by Peter Drucker

Basic Information

Address: 3-7-1 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken Search for tourist attractions in Chiba

Access: About a 15-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Chiba Station. 5-minute walk from Yoshikawa Koen Station on Chiba Urban Monorail Line 1. From JR Chiba Station, take the Keisei Bus (Bus Stop 7) bound for University Hospital or Minami-Yasa, and get off at "Chuo 3-chome". It's a 2-minute walk from the bus stop. About a 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Keisei Chiba-Chuo Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:30 PM) Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last entry 7:30 PM)

Cld.Days: The first Monday of every month (the following day if it falls on a public holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd), and during exhibition changes.

Fee: Varies depending on the exhibition. Free for elementary, junior high, and high school students. Free admission on October 18th (Chiba Citizen's Day).

INFO: To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, we kindly ask for your cooperation in temperature checks, hand sanitization, and mask wearing upon entry.

HP: https://www.f-cp.jp/art/

Overview

Chiba City Museum of Art is located in Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. It opened on November 1, 1995, and reopened after renovation on July 11, 2020. It's known for its unique architecture, employing the "saya-do" method, which preserves the former Kawasaki Bank Chiba branch building. This creates a harmonious blend of historical and modern architecture. The museum boasts a rich collection, primarily focusing on Edo period paintings and contemporary art. Its ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) collection is exceptionally comprehensive for a public museum, with monthly rotating exhibitions. The museum's establishment was partly spurred by the fact that the founder of ukiyo-e, Hishikawa Moronobu, was from Boso, and the collection of 300 works by Utagawa Kuniyoshi collected by Hiroyuki Imanaka, a ukiyo-e researcher. Ukiyo-e related special exhibitions are frequently held in the museum's galleries. Other significant collections include over 1,000 illustrated books collected by American cultural anthropologist Robert Lavin (including works beyond ukiyo-e artists), and Muromachi period ink paintings collected by management consultant Peter Drucker. Furthermore, the museum received a substantial donation of over 400 works by approximately 100 artists from Sato Yutaro, the owner of Sato Gallery. These works are gradually being exhibited and introduced. Chiba City Museum of Art offers a unique experience, combining the charm of a historical building with a sophisticated contemporary art space. Conveniently located within walking distance of Chiba Station and Chiba-Chuo Station, it's a must-visit destination when exploring Chiba City.