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Japan · 北○条西
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
北海道立近代美術館
The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art features an outstanding collection of modern Japanese art, particularly by artists associated with Hokkaido, alongside works by Jules Pascin and the École de Paris, and an extensive collection of contemporary glass art.
Hours, tickets and current exhibitions are on the official site.
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The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art opened in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1977. The collection includes works by Jules Pascin and the École de Paris as well as by modern Japanese artists, in particular those with a connection to Hokkaidō.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Notable Works
- 向日葵Museum PDF山口蓬春
- 面構 一休さまMuseum PDF片岡球子
- 放蕩息子Museum PDFJules Pascin
- 道産子追憶之巻Museum PDF岩橋英遠
代表作
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
No current exhibition data is available yet.
Past exhibitions (18)
- Past
青木美歌《未生命の遊槽》
2025Mar29(Sat)–2026Apr12(Sun)Experience Mika Aoki's captivating glass sculpture 'Pool of Unlife' at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art.
PDF#Mika Aoki#Contemporary Art#Glass#Sculpture - Past
ウィズ・キッズ' 25めでたいな!幸せねがう日本の絵
2025Mar29(Sat)–Jul6(Sun)An exhibition of Japanese paintings focused on auspicious themes and wishing for happiness, designed for children.
PDF#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Engimono#Celebration#Happiness - Past
リーヴル・ダルティスト―芸術になった本ルオー、ダヴィッド、マティス、シャガール
2025Mar29(Sat)–Jul6(Sun)An exhibition exploring 'livre d'artiste' (artist's books) featuring works by Rouault, David, Matisse, and Chagall.
PDF#Livre d'artiste#Art Book#Georges Rouault#Jacques-Louis David - Past
巴里のかほりアール・デコのガラス
2025Mar29(Sat)–Jul6(Sun)An exhibition showcasing the elegant Art Deco glass, capturing the sophisticated essence of Paris.
PDF#Art Deco#Glass Art#French Art#Decorative Arts - Past
変貌する20世紀ヨーロッパ・ガラスプロダクトへ、アートへ
2025Jan5(Sun)–Mar16(Sun)Explore the transformation of 20th-century European glass, from functional products to artistic expressions.
PDF#Glass#Europe#20th Century#Product Design - Past
星の瞬間アーティストとミュージアムが読み直す、Hokkaido
2025Jan5(Sun)–Mar16(Sun)Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art presents 'Moment of Stars,' an exhibition where artists and museums reinterpret Hokkaido.
PDF#Hokkaido#Contemporary Art#Art Museum#Local - Past
北海道書道連盟創立70周年記念展
2024Dec5(Thu)–Dec15(Sun)Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Hokkaido Calligraphy Federation, this exhibition showcases the art of calligraphy.
PDF#Calligraphy#Hokkaido#Japanese Calligraphy#Contemporary Calligraphy - Past
ウイズ・キッズ'24みる・ふれる・つたえるさいきょうのざいりょう
2024Oct12(Sat)–Dec8(Sun)An interactive exhibition for children to see, touch, and communicate through various materials.
PDF#Kids#Experience#Material#Communication - Past
温かいガラスへ岩田藤七の軌跡
2024Oct12(Sat)–Dec8(Sun)Explore the artistic journey of Iwata Toshichi, a master of modern Japanese glass art, at this exhibition.
PDF#Iwata Toshichi#Glass Art#Contemporary Glass#Japanese Crafts - Past
皇居三の丸尚蔵館展皇室の至宝北海道ゆかりの名品
2024Sep21(Sat)–Oct27(Sun)An exhibition showcasing imperial treasures and masterpieces with ties to Hokkaido from the Sannomaru Shozokan collection.
PDF#Museum of the Imperial Collections#Imperial Family#Imperial Treasures#Hokkaido - Past
アートギャラリー北海道港の今昔苫小牧市美術博物館コレクションから
2024Jul9(Tue)–Sep26(Thu)PDF#Hokkaido#Port#History#Tomakomai City Museum of Art - Past
ウイズ・キッズ'24なぜこのかたちなの?
2024Jul9(Tue)–Sep26(Thu)A new "With Kids" exhibition exploring the theme "Why This Shape?" through glass boxes and mysterious cups.
PDF#For Children#Form#Design#Glass Art - Past
岩橋英遠《道産子追憶之巻》
2024Jul9(Tue)–Sep26(Thu)See Iwahashi Eien's masterpiece, 'Dosanko Tsuioku no Maki'.
PDF#Eien Iwahashi#Dosanko Tsuioku no Maki#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Hokkaido - Past
浮世絵のヒロインたち組物・続き絵から生まれるストーリー
2024Jul9(Tue)–Sep26(Thu)Explore ukiyo-e bijin-ga by Kunisada, Kuniyoshi, and Eisen, featuring multi-panel and continuous prints telling stories.
PDF#Ukiyo-e#Kunisada Utagawa#Kuniyoshi Utagawa#Eisen Keisai - Past
国宝「鳥獣戯画」北海道初公開京都高山寺展―明恵上人と文化財の伝承
2024Jul9(Tue)–Sep1(Sun)Experience the National Treasure 'Choju-giga' for the first time in Hokkaido, exploring Kozan-ji Temple's legacy.
PDF#Chōjū-giga#National Treasure#Kōzan-ji#Myōe Shōnin - Past
片岡球子「面構」シリーズ
2024Mar23(Sat)–Jun16(Sun)An exhibition featuring the iconic 'Menkamae' series by modern Japanese painter Tamaoka Kataoka.
PDF#Tamao Kataoka#Menkamae#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Portrait - Past
現代ガラスのオノマトペ
2024Mar23(Sat)–Jun16(Sun)Explore the creative world of contemporary glass through diverse forms and onomatopoeia like 'yurayura' and 'kunekune'.
PDF#Contemporary Glass#Glass Art#Onomatopoeia#Mimetic Words - Past
この1点を見てほしい。
2024Mar23(Sat)–May12(Sun)An in-depth look at a single artwork from the museum's collection, exploring its profound charm through research.
PDF#Museum Collection#Single Piece#Artwork Commentary#Art Appreciation
Museum basics
- Founded
- 1977
- Architect
- 太田實
- Building completed
- —
- Renovated
- 2011
- Director
- —
- Operated by
- 北海道教育委員会
- Annual visitors
- 191,866
- National treasures
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- Important cultural properties
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- Site area
- —
- Floor area
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- Exhibition area
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Visit info
- Hours
Mon closed Tue 09:30-17:00 Wed 09:30-17:00 Thu 09:30-17:00 Fri 09:30-17:00 Sat 09:30-17:00 Sun 09:30-17:00 - Tickets
- 一般510円
- 一般 (団体)420円
- 高大生250円
- 高大生 (団体)170円
- 共通券 一般830円
- 共通券 一般 (団体)670円
- 共通券 高大生410円
- 共通券 高大生 (団体)270円
- Avg. visit time
- 60 min
- Reservation
- Required
- Nearest station
- —
- Address
- 〒060-0001 北○条西 北海道札幌市中央区北1条西17丁目
Note: 月曜日（月曜日が祝日または振替休日のときは開館、翌平日は休館。2026/11/2は芸術週間のため開館）年末年始（2026/12/29-2027/1/3）展示替期間等。休館日は変更になる可能性があります。
Rules & amenities
- Photography
- —
- Audio guide langs
- —
- Wheelchair
- Yes
- Kid-friendly
- Yes
- Café
- Yes
- Shop
- Yes
Collection
- Collection size
- 6,082 works
- Top departments
- 北海道の美術
- パスキンとエコール・ド・パリ
- Featured artists
- 青木美歌
- 片岡球子
- 岩橋英遠
- Jules Pascin
More info
- Official site
- artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/knb ↗
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia ↗
Frequently asked questions
開館時間と休館日を教えてください。⌃
開館時間は9:30から17:00まで（最終入館は16:30）です。休館日は毎週月曜日（例外あり）、年末年始、展示替え期間などとなっています。
Sources
— Official website — artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ↗ · Wikipedia (Japanese) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia (English) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikidata — Q11402992 ↗ (CC0) · Official PDF — 令和6年度年報 ↗ (83 pages) · Official PDF — 全所蔵品リスト（R7年度末時点・HP用） ↗ (62 pages) · Official PDF — 「キンビ」活用の手引き ↗ (1 pages)artible is an independent guide and is not affiliated with this museum. Facts are surfaced with attribution to the sources below.
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