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Japan · Chūō-ku
熊本県立美術館
熊本城に隣接し、細川コレクションや現代美術など幅広い作品を展示しており、子ども向けの鑑賞ツールも充実しています。
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Visit official site →Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art opened in the precincts of Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto, Japan in 1976. It is one of Japan's many museums which are supported by a prefecture.
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Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
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Jul 11, 2025 〜 Aug 31, 2025
A comprehensive retrospective celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of artist Kiyoshi Yamashita at Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art.
Sep 27, 2024 〜 Nov 24, 2024
Learn to enjoy modern art through the iconic works of Dick Bruna.
Jul 12, 2024 〜 Sep 1, 2024
Experience hyperrealist painting masterpieces from the Hoki Museum collection at Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art.
Apr 9, 2024 〜 Jun 23, 2024
Explore the Hosokawa family's legacy, modern Kumamoto art, and Ecole de Paris masterpieces.
Oct 7, 2023 〜 Dec 24, 2023
An exhibition showcasing valuable Asian Buddhist statues from the Hosokawa Collection, including a mysterious smiling Bodhisattva.
Sep 16, 2023 〜 Nov 12, 2023
A special exhibition showcasing selected works from the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts collection.
Jul 22, 2023 〜 Sep 18, 2023
Explore 76 works of 20th-century Japanese and Western art, including pieces by Sanzo Wada.
Jul 15, 2023 〜 Sep 10, 2023
Explore Hosokawa family lacquerware, works by Takano Shozan & Masumura Masashiro, and Kumamoto's post-war art.
May 16, 2023 〜 May 21, 2023
The 76th Shigenkai Exhibition held in Kumamoto.
Apr 11, 2023 〜 Jun 25, 2023
The first of a four-part series showcasing the museum's diverse collection, including Hosokawa treasures, Kumamoto art, and Nihonga by Hishida Shunso.
Jan 31, 2023 〜 Feb 5, 2023
The 44th exhibition by the Kumamoto Branch of the Watercolor Federation, featuring watercolor paintings.
Jan 20, 2023 〜 Mar 28, 2023
An exhibition celebrating KKT's 40th anniversary, showcasing the world of Ghibli Park and Studio Ghibli works.
Jan 11, 2023 〜 Jan 15, 2023
The 39th exhibition by the Kumamoto branch of the Nichiyokai.
Aug 2, 2022 〜 Aug 7, 2022
The 43rd exhibition by the Kumamoto Branch of the Watercolor Federation.
Jul 16, 2022 〜 Sep 4, 2022
400 years of Western art from Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, featuring Renaissance to modern masters like Monet.
Jul 15, 2022 〜 Dec 25, 2022
Explore the Hosokawa family's historical collection, including samurai armor, costumes, tea tools, and Tadaoki's sword.
May 17, 2022 〜 May 22, 2022
An exhibition in Kumamoto celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Jigenkai art association.
May 17, 2022 〜 May 22, 2022
An exhibition in Kumamoto celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Jigenkai art society.
Apr 15, 2022 〜 Jun 5, 2022
Showcasing Impressionist masterpieces from the Hiroshima Museum of Art collection.
Apr 15, 2022 〜 Jun 5, 2022
Explore 69 works from Hiroshima Museum of Art, spanning Impressionism, Cubism, and Japanese Western-style painting.
Apr 8, 2022 〜 Jun 26, 2022
Exhibition on the allure of 'black' in Japanese art, featuring works from the Hosokawa Collection.
Mar 19, 2022 〜 Jun 12, 2022
An exhibition exploring themes of water, greenery, and flowers.
Feb 25, 2022 〜 Mar 30, 2022
Explore painter Ebihara's works from 1945-1976, examining his art within its historical context.
Jan 8, 2022 〜 Mar 13, 2022
Experience early spring through Edo period art, featuring kakizome and spring scenes from the museum's collection.
Sep 23, 2021 〜 Dec 24, 2021
Learn how to appreciate crafts through works from the renowned Hosokawa Collection.
Jul 17, 2021 〜 Sep 12, 2021
Discover the captivating world of emaki (narrative handscrolls) from the renowned Hosokawa Collection.
Jul 17, 2021 〜 Sep 4, 2021
Explore the imaginative world of intricate maze picture books by renowned artist Gentaro Kagawa.
Jul 16, 2021 〜 Sep 5, 2021
Experience the splendor of Rakuchu Rakugai-zu folding screens and Daimyo culture from the Hayashibara Museum of Art collection.
May 18, 2021 〜 May 23, 2021
The Kumamoto exhibition of the 74th Shigenkai Exhibition.
Apr 3, 2021 〜 Jun 27, 2021
Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art showcases highlights from its collection, exploring the stories and aesthetics of each piece.
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