National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

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This art museum inside Okazaki Park in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City first opened its doors in 1963. The museum’s annex, a modern building of glass and gray walls, was completed in 1986. The museum collects and preserves modern art from both within Japan and around the world and boasts a collection of over 12,000 pieces. The museum places particular emphasis on art from Western Japan and the Kansai region with a focus on Kyoto and has a collection of many works from the Kyoto and Kansai art worlds. The museum also displays industrial art pieces. In addition to a permanent exhibit whose contents are changed periodically, the museum also holds special exhibitions. The adjoining authentic Italian café is also popular.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakienshoujichou Map
Area: Around Okazaki Area
Phone: 0757614111
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Admission until 17:30)
[Friday when special exhibitions are held] 10:00-20:00 (Admission until 19:30)
Closed: Monday(The next day if it's a public holiday), New Year's Holiday, exhibition replacement periods
Fees: [Collection/Gallery Admission fee to view] General 430 yen, University students 130 yen
*High School Students and under, Under 18 years old, Over 65 Free
[Special Exhibition Admission fee to view] Varies depending on the exhibition
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Kyoto Wi-Fi)
Vegetarian Menu: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 22, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Night] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice, small,modern museum building set in a very nice environment

Reviewed : 2020.01.11

The museum is not a large building. I recall seeing 3 levels of exhibitions permanent and also special exhibition. The permanent exhibition was nice although there was no description in other...
Nice museum display

Reviewed : 2019.12.15

There were permanent and special exhibits in the museum. The fashion displays were interesting but we preferred the paintings portion.
NICE PERMENANT COLLECTION

Reviewed : 2019.11.22

But I was lucky to see the history of the Kyoto school of painting featuring well known artist that created this rival to the Tokyo/Edo school.