Museums

Paul Smith Art Space Paul Smith Art Space- Small gallery featuring art by Paul Smith. Located in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tokyo National Museum Tokyo National Museum- Gives museum guide, history, current exhibits and events. Located in Ueno, Tokyo. Nezu Institute of Fine Arts Nezu Institute of Fine Arts- Includes paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, metal, wood, and Buddhist art. Located in Tokyo. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo- Features international and Japanese contemporary art created since 1945. Also houses a contemporary art library. Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography- Located in Meguro-ku. Features overview, guide to current exhibitions, workshops, and galleries. Ota Memorial Museum of Art Ota Memorial Museum of Art- Displays ukiyo-e prints and paintings from Ota Seizo's collection of over 12,000 pieces. Exhibition schedule, admission fees and hours, and map and dir… Hara Museum of Contemporary Art Hara Museum of Contemporary Art- Permanent collections hold works by Japanese and foreign contemporary artists. Located in Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku. Exhibition guide, event sc… Tokyo University Digital Museum Tokyo University Digital Museum- Engaged in the long-term preservation of collected research materials through digital archiving, with over 26,000 objects and 170GB of data stored. National Science Museum National Science Museum- Includes information on events, exhibits, education, research, databases, and museum shop. Located in Ueno Park, Tokyo. Bernard Buffet Museum Bernard Buffet Museum- Collection of Buffet’s works, with more than 2000 oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, engravings, illustrated books, and posters. Izu Photo Museum Izu Photo Museum- Exhibitions that delve into the research of historical and social conditions surrounding photography and film. Sano Art Museum Sano Art Museum- Exhibitions of oriental antiques and artifacts such as Japanese swords, bronze wares and ceramics. Information of collections, and schedule. MOA Museum of Art MOA Museum of Art- Collections of classical paintings, scrolls, sculptures, porcelain and lacquerwork from China and Japan. Major exhibits include National Treasures such as the E… Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art- Includes European and Japanese paintings and sculptures, mostly 19th and 20th century. The Rodin wing contains pre- and post-Rodin works, as we… National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku)- Located in Osaka. Active in ethnological (anthropological) research, plus collection and conservation of ethnographic materials. Suntory Museum Tempozan Suntory Museum Tempozan- Includes gallery information, IMAX theater, bay area guide, and museum shop. The National Museum of Art, Osaka The National Museum of Art, Osaka- Exhibits show the development of Japanese art, without restriction of time periods or regional divisions, in relation to the rest of the world. Niigata Science Museum Niigata Science Museum- Includes sections on technology, nature, and history of industries. Also has planetarium and current exhibition information. Niigata Prefectural Museum of History Niigata Prefectural Museum of History- Anthropology, archaeology, folklore and history of the prefecture. Includes permanent exhibits, research activities, and historical document… The Costume Museum The Costume Museum- Contains Japanese costumes from all eras with illustrated samples from the Heian period. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum. The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto- 20th century paintings and crafts, with an emphasis on Japanese work, particularly of the Kansai region. Temporary and permanent exhibiti… Kyoto National Museum Kyoto National Museum- Features ceramics, sculptures, paintings, calligraphy, and metalwork. The masterworks section contains both good enlargements and explanatory text. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History- Located in Odawara. With facilities, exhibits, visitor information, access, and museum floor map. Kawasaki City Museum Kawasaki City Museum- Emphasizes the use of modern media technology to record, research and present the art of the past. The Museum of Moden Art, Ibaraki The Museum of Moden Art, Ibaraki- Includes guide to exhibits, hours, and directions. Art Tower Mito Art Tower Mito- Contemporary art museum located in downtown Mito. Information about location, exhibits, fees and hours. Japan Toy Museum Japan Toy Museum- Maintains a collection of 70,000 items from more than 120 countries. With museum guide, current exhibits, programs, and events. Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History- A museum focusing on the History and culture of the people in the Setouchi area, with a recreated old town, exhibitions, lectures, movies,… Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art- Displays modern artwork from after the Second World War, with a focus on artwork that reflects its relation to Hiroshima. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum- Museum established in August 1955 to convey the facts of the atomic bombing and contribute to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization…