Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art in Kita Ward Area
About the Museum
The Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art is located in the Kita Ward area of Okayama, Okayama, Japan. The museum was opened in 1990 and is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting Japanese art from the Meiji period to the present day.
Exhibitions
The museum has a permanent collection of over 2,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and calligraphy. The collection includes works by famous Japanese artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, Fujishima Takeji, and Kawai Gyokudo.
In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions showcase a variety of Japanese art forms, from traditional to contemporary.
Facilities
- Gift shop
- Café
- Library
- Auditorium for lectures and performances
Visiting Information
- Address: 3-1-1 Korakuen, Kita Ward, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture 703-8255, Japan
- Opening hours: 9:30am-5:00pm (last admission at 4:30pm). Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) and during the New Year holidays (December 28-January 4).
- Admission fee: Adults 400 yen, university students 300 yen, high school students and younger free.
- Approximate latitude and longitude: 34.6833° N, 133.9333° E