Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art
The Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art was opened in 2001 in the new cultural zone of Central Park in Morioka City. The museum's collection focuses on works by local artists such as Tetsugoro Yamamoto, Shunsuke Matsumoto, and Yasutake Funakoshi. In addition to these permanent exhibitions, the museum hosts a variety of events for art enthusiasts, including special exhibitions, lectures, and workshops from both domestic and international artists. Notably, the logo designed by graphic designer Shigeo Fukuda features the "I" from IWATE, the "M" from MUSEUM, and the "A" from ART, with the crimson "I" symbolizing the passion of Tohoku. Inside the museum, there is a museum shop and a restaurant that uses local Iwate ingredients. This museum is cherished by many as a place to experience the fusion of history and the contemporary.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art
- Location
- 〒020-0866 12-3 Honmiyama, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From JR Morioka Station, take the Iwate Kenkotsu Sōnan Loop 200 bus towards Shimokawara for 13 minutes and get off at Kenritsu Bijutsukan-mae, which is right there.
- Parking
- Parking available for 131 cars.
- Business Hours
- 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (last admission at 6:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Closed on Mondays (open if a public holiday falls on a Monday, closed the following weekday), December 29 to January 3.
- Fees
- Adults 450 yen / Students 340 yen / Free for high school students and below
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：019-658-1711
- Official Website
