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Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

Name: Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Address: 2-22 Kaminoborichō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014, Japan
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Museum・Point Of Interest・Establishment

The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, located near the lush Shukkeien Garden in Hiroshima, is a cultural landmark that offers a deep dive into the art and soul of the region. Opened in 1968, this museum is dedicated to showcasing a rich collection of modern and contemporary art, with a special focus on works related to Hiroshima and its surrounding areas.

Visitors to the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum can explore a wide variety of exhibitions that feature both Japanese and international artists. The museum's collection includes an impressive array of paintings, crafts, sculptures, and calligraphy, providing a comprehensive overview of the artistic trends and cultural heritage of Hiroshima. The museum is particularly renowned for its extensive collection of works by local artists, which reflect the unique history and character of the region.

One of the highlights of visiting this museum is the special exhibitions that often focus on themes related to peace and reconstruction, resonating with Hiroshima's history as a city reborn from the ashes of World War II. These exhibitions not only display artistic beauty but also convey powerful messages of resilience and hope.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Admission until 4:30 PM)

Closed:

Mondays, year-end and New Year holidays

Available:

All year

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome.

Fees:

General: 510 yen

university student: 310 yen

High school students and under 65 years old: free

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

+81 82-221-6246

Website

www.hpam.jp

The area

Address

2-22 Kaminoborichō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

A small art gallery showcasing local artist works in oil, acrylic, glass and sculpture. I was surprised to see two works by Dali and one by Rembrandt. Level 2 is general gallery, Level 3 is for special exhibitions which costs more. Get the combo ticket with Shukkeien Garden (which is a must see) and works out to amazing value. As I was the only one in the museum late afternoon I did feel like I was being watched like a hawk by the staff in each gallery room. Pay attention to the signage which shows what you can take a photograph of and what is prohibited.

Timeshare Chinchilla

May 18, 2024

The cafe inside the Museum has a really interesting rice ice cream! There are bits of rice in the ice cream adding texture. Also, the museum has a point near the toilet to refill drinking water.

H Yoo

Oct 25, 2024

If you're planning to visit the Studio Ghibli Roadshow and can't speak Japanese, think twice. The entire exhibition is only in Japanese and using translation apps was not allowed for some illogical reason. The staff literally comes after you screaming if they see your phone. The staff that helped me buy the tickets online (can't be bought at the museum) didn't inform me about these facts although they knew I spoke no Japanese. No other museum in Japan that I visited prohibited translation apps. Studio Ghibli's work is famous around the entire world, no translations makes zero sense. 90% of the exhibition was text in Japanese alongside images on how the animes were made, the history and techniques behind them. It would've taken less than an hour to translate everything in the exhibition with google translate and print it out for foreigners but I guess they don't care.

Richard L.

Sep 9, 2024

Gorgeous museum with a nice garden walking path outside that has it's own history. Walkable from the castle and other sights, they had a special Ghibli exhibit happening when we visited. Get tickets online in advance for that though. Worth a quick look if you have time in Hiroshima!

Sairam Suresh

Aug 27, 2024

Hiroshima Prefectural Museum is a decent art museum. The museum is located next to the garden and has a few different areas showing paintings, decorative arts, etc. It’s a in Hiroshima. Please note that you can buy combo ticket for entering both the museum and Shukkeien Garden. If you use the combo ticket and want to enter the garden from the museum, please remember to keep the ticket as the door requires scanning the barcode on your ticket to unlock.