Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

Name: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Address: 1-82 Chausuyamachō, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0063, Japan
Rating: 4.1

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

The Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces in Tennoji Park. Established in 1936, the museum boasts a rich collection of over 8,000 works, spanning from ancient Japanese art to contemporary pieces.

As you enter the museum, you're greeted by the serene ambiance of traditional Japanese aesthetics. The galleries are filled with exquisite scroll paintings, intricate ceramics, and beautiful sculptures that showcase Japan's artistic heritage. Highlights include stunning ukiyo-e prints and breathtaking calligraphy, each piece telling a story of Japan’s cultural evolution.

The museum also features impressive collections of Chinese and Korean art, providing a broader perspective on East Asian artistic traditions. Seasonal exhibitions bring in works from renowned artists around the world, ensuring there's always something new to discover.

One of the standout features is the surrounding garden, a tranquil space that enhances the museum's experience. The garden, with its koi pond and seasonal flora, offers a peaceful retreat where you can reflect on the art you've seen.

Hours:

Temporarily closed

Closed:

Temporarily closed

Available:

All year, except for the closure days mentioned

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome

Fees:

Adults: 300 yen

University/High school students: 200 yen

Children (Elementary/Junior high school students): Free

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

+81 6-6771-4874

Website

www.osaka-art-museum.jp

The area

Address

1-82 Chausuyamachō, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0063, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

Extremely well curated collection of Japanese and Chinese pieces. Can be finished in 1.5 hours.

Durden Huang

Mar 1, 2025

A very large imposing building with large steps leading up to the front door. Inside the building feels like the 1960's in furnishing style which is no bad thing. Atm of writing this we visited an exhibition based on the art of Vemeer which is very popular. The exhibition rooms are not all that big but are very comfortable to be in and has a beautiful Parquet floor which adds to rhe feeling of comfort.

Winston Appleyard

Mar 31, 2019

Sept 7 '22 went to the Vermeer exhibition. It was a Wednesday, around 2:30pm, and there was quite a line going inside. Wasn't really impressed by the building itself, in spite of it being THE city fine arts museum. It was sufficient enough though for the exhibition I went to. The lady at the reception/ticket counter was nice. I used the Kansai Grutto pass, which gave me 200yen off (making it 1900yen) on the special exhibition entrance fee. It might be worth getting the Kansai Grutto pass if you're planning to go to different museums/art facilities across Kansai. I bought mine at Junkudo Kintetsu Abeno Harukas (they still had a Vermeer memopad freebie). :)

Anna N

Sep 7, 2022

It is an ok museum. We came with the impression of understanding Japanese fine arts but the collection is a relatively small one. A large portion of the exhibition is catered to visiting collections. But we didn't opted for it as we were more interested in Japanese arts. Still not a bad place to stop over if you are in the area of tennoji. Normal adult tickets are 300JPY. Special collection is 1000JPY.