Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum in Nagano
About the Museum
The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum is located in the city of Nagano, Japan, and is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Japanese art and culture. The museum features a collection of over 10,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and calligraphy, from the ancient Jomon period to contemporary times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the works of both Japanese and international artists.
Exhibitions
The museum's permanent collection is divided into several categories, including Japanese paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, and ceramics. The collection includes works by famous artists such as Katsushika Hokusai, Ogata Korin, and Kitaoji Rosanjin. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts several special exhibitions each year, showcasing the works of both Japanese and international artists.
- Japanese Painting Exhibition
- Sculpture Exhibition
- Calligraphy Exhibition
- Ceramics Exhibition
- Special Exhibition
Visiting Information
The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum is located at 1-5-1 Wakasato, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0928, Japan. The museum is open from 9:30am to 5:00pm, and is closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), and from December 29 to January 3. Admission is 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for college and high school students, and free for junior high and elementary school students.
The museum is easily accessible by public transportation. It is a 10-minute walk from JR Nagano Station, or a 5-minute walk from the Wakasato bus stop. The museum also has a parking lot for visitors who arrive by car.
Latitude: 36.6486° N
Longitude: 138.1942° E