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Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art
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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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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Notable Works
- 接吻Wikipedia (ja)オーギュスト・ロダン
- 胸に花を飾る少女Official siteピエール＝オーギュスト・ルノワール
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
No current exhibition data is available yet.
Past exhibitions (36)
- Past
生誕100年 山下清展 ―百年目の大回想
2025Jul11(Fri)–Aug31(Sun)A comprehensive retrospective celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of artist Kiyoshi Yamashita at Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art.
NEWS山下清#Kiyoshi Yamashita#Harie (Paper Collage)#Landscape Painting#Naivism - Past
美術館に行こう！ －ディック・ブルーナに学ぶモダン・アートの楽しみ方
2024Sep27(Fri)–Nov24(Sun)Learn to enjoy modern art through the iconic works of Dick Bruna.
NEWS第1展示室ディック・ブルーナ#Dick Bruna#Modern Art#Picture Book#Graphic Design - Past
超写実 ホキ美術館名品展
2024Jul12(Fri)–Sep1(Sun)Experience hyperrealist painting masterpieces from the Hoki Museum collection at Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art.
NEWS第1展示室#Hyperrealism#Realist Painting#Painting#Hoki Museum - Past
細川・美術館コレクションⅠ
2024Apr9(Tue)–Jun23(Sun)Explore the Hosokawa family's legacy, modern Kumamoto art, and Ecole de Paris masterpieces.
NEWS第2展示室#Hosokawa Family#Kumamoto Art#Modern Painting#Ecole De Paris - Past
細川コレクション 金石之交 微笑みの みほとけと細川コレクション
2023Oct7(Sat)–Dec24(Sun)An exhibition showcasing valuable Asian Buddhist statues from the Hosokawa Collection, including a mysterious smiling Bodhisattva.
SEARCH本館 別棟展示室#Hosokawa Collection#Buddhist Statues#Asian Art#Stone Bodhisattva in Pensive Pose - Past
美をつくし―大阪市立美術館コレクション
2023Sep16(Sat)–Nov12(Sun)A special exhibition showcasing selected works from the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts collection.
SEARCH#Museum Collection#Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts#Special Exhibition#Artworks - Past
20世紀美術の冒険者たち —名作でたどる日本と西洋のアート
2023Jul22(Sat)–Sep18(Mon)Explore 76 works of 20th-century Japanese and Western art, including pieces by Sanzo Wada.
SEARCH本館 第1展示室和田三造#20th Century Art#Japanese Art#Western Art#Sanzo Wada - Past
美術館コレクション2
2023Jul15(Sat)–Sep10(Sun)Explore Hosokawa family lacquerware, works by Takano Shozan & Masumura Masashiro, and Kumamoto's post-war art.
SEARCH本館第2展示室高野松山 · 増村益城#Maki-e#Lacquerware#Hosokawa Family#Takano Matsuyama - Past
美術館コレクション1
2023Apr11(Tue)–Jun25(Sun)The first of a four-part series showcasing the museum's diverse collection, including Hosokawa treasures, Kumamoto art, and Nihonga by Hishida Shunso.
SEARCH本館第2展示室菱田春草#Hishida Shunso#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Daimyo Treasures#Armor - Past
第76回示現会展 熊本展
2023May16(Tue)–May21(Sun)The 76th Shigenkai Exhibition held in Kumamoto.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Jigenkai Art Association#Western Style Painting#Painting#Art Exhibition - Past
KKT熊本県民テレビ開局40周年記念 ジブリパークとジブリ展
2023Jan20(Fri)–Mar28(Tue)An exhibition celebrating KKT's 40th anniversary, showcasing the world of Ghibli Park and Studio Ghibli works.
SEARCH#Ghibli Park#Studio Ghibli#Animation#Film - Past
第44回水彩連盟熊本支部展
2023Jan31(Tue)–Feb5(Sun)The 44th exhibition by the Kumamoto Branch of the Watercolor Federation, featuring watercolor paintings.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Watercolor Painting#Painting#Art#Kumamoto - Past
第39回 日洋会熊本支部展
2023Jan11(Wed)–Jan15(Sun)The 39th exhibition by the Kumamoto branch of the Nichiyokai.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Nichiyokai Art Association#Western Style Painting#Kumamoto#Painting - Past
細川コレクション 雅―細川家の歴史と美―
2022Jul15(Fri)–Dec25(Sun)Explore the Hosokawa family's historical collection, including samurai armor, costumes, tea tools, and Tadaoki's sword.
SEARCH本館 別棟展示室#Hosokawa Family#Armor#Armor and Weapons#Costume - Past
美の旅 西洋美術400年 ―珠玉の東京富士美術館コレクション
2022Jul16(Sat)–Sep4(Sun)400 years of Western art from Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, featuring Renaissance to modern masters like Monet.
SEARCH本館 第1展示室ティントレット · ヴァン・ダイク · ゴヤ · モネ +1#Western Art#Western Painting#Renaissance#Modern Art - Past
第43回水彩連盟熊本支部展
2022Aug2(Tue)–Aug7(Sun)The 43rd exhibition by the Kumamoto Branch of the Watercolor Federation.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Watercolor#Kumamoto#Painting#Contemporary Art - Past
黒の魅力
2022Apr8(Fri)–Jun26(Sun)Exhibition on the allure of 'black' in Japanese art, featuring works from the Hosokawa Collection.
SEARCH菱田春草 · 横山大観 · 狩野常信#Japanese Art#Black#Hishida Shunso#Taikan Yokoyama - Past
水、緑、花
2022Mar19(Sat)–Jun12(Sun)An exhibition exploring themes of water, greenery, and flowers.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Water#Green#Flower#Nature - Past
印象派との出会い―ひろしま美術館コレクション
2022Apr15(Fri)–Jun5(Sun)Showcasing Impressionist masterpieces from the Hiroshima Museum of Art collection.
SEARCH#Impressionism#Western Painting#Hiroshima Museum of Art#Collection - Past
熊本日日新聞社創立80周年記念 印象派との出会いーひろしま美術館コレクション
2022Apr15(Fri)–Jun5(Sun)Explore 69 works from Hiroshima Museum of Art, spanning Impressionism, Cubism, and Japanese Western-style painting.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館 本館 第1展示室ポール・セザンヌ · オーギュスト・ルノワール · ポール・シニャック · 黒田清輝 +2#Impressionism#Post-Impressionism#Cubism#Yōga Painting - Past
第75周年記念示現会展 熊本県
2022May17(Tue)–May22(Sun)An exhibition in Kumamoto celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Jigenkai art society.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Jigenkai Art Association#Japanese Art#Contemporary Art#Painting - Past
エビハラがいた時代：1945-1976
2022Feb25(Fri)–Mar30(Wed)Explore painter Ebihara's works from 1945-1976, examining his art within its historical context.
SEARCHエビハラ#Ebihara#Painter#Japanese Painter#Post War Art - Past
美術館コレクション 春を寿ぐ―ひとあし早い春を美術館で感じてみませんか？
2022Jan8(Sat)–Mar13(Sun)Experience early spring through Edo period art, featuring kakizome and spring scenes from the museum's collection.
SEARCH本館 第2展示室至信 · 鳥文斎栄之 · 魚屋北渓 · 牛島憲之#Spring Scenes#Kakizome#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Ukiyo-e - Past
細川コレクション よくわかる「工芸」のみかた
2021Sep23(Thu)–Dec24(Fri)Learn how to appreciate crafts through works from the renowned Hosokawa Collection.
SEARCH#Crafts#Hosokawa Collection#Art Appreciation#Japanese Art - Past
細川コレクション 絵巻、楽しい！
2021Jul17(Sat)–Sep12(Sun)Discover the captivating world of emaki (narrative handscrolls) from the renowned Hosokawa Collection.
SEARCH#Hosokawa Collection#Emaki#Japanese Art#Narrative Painting - Past
絢爛豪華！ おかやま・林原美術館展 洛中洛外図屏風と大名文化
2021Jul16(Fri)–Sep5(Sun)Experience the splendor of Rakuchu Rakugai-zu folding screens and Daimyo culture from the Hayashibara Museum of Art collection.
SEARCH#Scenes in and around the Capital Screens#Daimyo Culture#Japanese Art#Folding Screen - Past
香川元太郎 迷路絵本展
2021Jul17(Sat)–Sep4(Sat)Explore the imaginative world of intricate maze picture books by renowned artist Gentaro Kagawa.
SEARCH香川元太郎#Kagawa Gentaro#Maze Picture Books#Picture Book#Illustration - Past
開館45周年 感謝をこめて魅せます！美術館コレクション
2021Apr3(Sat)–Jun27(Sun)Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art showcases highlights from its collection, exploring the stories and aesthetics of each piece.
SEARCH本館第2展示室、細川コレクション永青文庫展示室（別棟）平福百穂 · 松岡映丘 · 菱田春草 · ピエール＝オーギュスト・ルノワール#Museum Collection#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Impressionism#Hirafuku Hyakusui - Past
第74回示現会展 熊本展
2021May18(Tue)–May23(Sun)The Kumamoto exhibition of the 74th Shigenkai Exhibition.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Jigenkai Art Association#Western Style Painting#Painting#Kumamoto Exhibition - Past
第42回水彩連盟熊本支部展
2021Feb9(Tue)–Feb14(Sun)The 42nd exhibition by the Watercolor Federation Kumamoto Branch, showcasing watercolor paintings.
SEARCH熊本県立美術館分館#Watercolor Painting#Painting#Kumamoto#Branch Exhibition
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Museum basics
- Founded
- 1976
- Architect
- 前川國男
- Building completed
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- Renovated
- 1992
- Director
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- Operated by
- 熊本県
- Annual visitors
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- National treasures
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- Important cultural properties
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- Site area
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- Floor area
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- Exhibition area
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- Architectural features
- DOCOMOMO JAPAN選定 日本におけるモダン・ムーブメントの建築
- Awards
- 日本建築家協会25年賞大賞 (2006)
Visit info
- Hours
Mon closed Tue 09:30-17:15 Wed 09:30-17:15 Thu 09:30-17:15 Fri 09:30-17:15 Sat 09:30-17:15 Sun 09:30-17:15 - Tickets
- 一般280円
- 大学生170円
- 高校生以下無料
- 障害者手帳をお持ちの方無料
- 団体（一般）200円
- 団体（大学生）130円
- Avg. visit time
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- Reservation
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- Nearest station
- 熊本市電B系統 蔚山町電停（徒歩約700m）
- Address
- 〒860-0008 Chūō-ku 二の丸2
Note: 原則月曜日休館（月曜日が祝日・休日の場合は開館し、翌平日が休館）。開催中の展覧会や時期により異なる場合があり、燻蒸期間等のため臨時休館することもあります。
Rules & amenities
- Photography
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- Audio guide langs
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- Wheelchair
- Yes
- Kid-friendly
- Yes
- Café
- Yes
- Shop
- Yes
Collection
- Collection size
- 3,300 works
- Top departments
- 今西コレクション（肉筆浮世絵や現代工芸作家の作品など総数440点）
- 細川コレクション（永青文庫展示室）
- 県内の装飾古墳の模型を展示した「装飾古墳室」
- Featured artists
- オーギュスト・ロダン
- ピエール＝オーギュスト・ルノワール
- 藤田嗣治
- 浜田知明
Sources
— Official website — pref.kumamoto.jp ↗ · Wikipedia (Japanese) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia (English) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikidata — Q4556482 ↗ (CC0) · Official PDF — ・フロアマップ （PDFファイル：84KB） ↗ (1 pages) · Official PDF — 通信販売申込用紙（PDFファイル：60KB） ↗ (1 pages) · Official PDF — 通信販売申込用紙（PDFファイル：60KB） ↗ (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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