The National Museum of Art, Osaka

3.5

This art museum is located in Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka City. Founded in 1977, it relocated to its current location in 2004. It is notable for being one of the only underground art museums in the world. The museum primarily collects and exhibits works of modern art from the post-war era to now. In addition to exhibiting its collection, the museum also holds exhibitions and seminars about a range of art genres with a focus on contemporary art. Other events organized by the museum include workshops for children.

Spot details

Address: Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Nakanoshima 4-2-55 Map
Area: Nakanoshima Area
Phone: 0664474680
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
[Friday/Saturday] 10:00-20:00 (Last entry 19:30)
*Depending on the exhibition, opening times may be added or extended during dinner.
Closed: Monday(The next day if it's a public holiday), New Year's Holiday, Exhibit Change Period, There may be days when the facility is closed.
Fees: [Collection exhibition]
[General]430yen
[College student] 130yen
※Except for collection exhibitions, prices vary depending on the exhibition
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, SAISONCARD, UC)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until June 1, 2020 (Information as of May 21, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (approximately 10 wheelchairs available)
Infant friendly: Yes (there is a nursing room in the kids room)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Good temp exhibition

Reviewed : 2023.04.05

Visited in March 2023 to see a great temp exhibition of Picasso, Matisse, Klee and Giacometti. Absolutely wonderful and saw some incredible pieces. However this is only the temporary art, and the...
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Reviewed : 2020.01.31

A stunningly ugly building with two underground exhibition floors. When I visited, you had to pay separately to see shows on each floor, and then extra for an audio guide. To add insult to the...
Failed dreams of Architects

Reviewed : 2020.01.26

This museum is located at the island Nakanoshima nestled at the Tosahori River. It is within walking distance from the Osaka Station. The current exhibition is about all the wild and almost...