Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art, Japanese art museum on Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel
The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art holds an extensive collection of works dating from the 17th to the 19th century, including paintings, prints, textiles, and ceramics. The holdings span thousands of objects that document Japanese artistic production across multiple periods.
Dutch collector Felix Tikotin founded the museum in 1959 after preserving his collection through World War II. The institution arose as a legacy of a private passion for Japanese art that had developed over decades.
The museum displays works that reveal how Japanese artists viewed their world across centuries. Visitors can observe how paintings, prints, and ceramics reflected the society and values of that era.
The museum sits on Mount Carmel and is accessible by public transport or car, with parking available on site. Visitors should plan time for a leisurely viewing of the works, as the collection is extensive.
A 1995 architectural addition was designed by two notable architects and merges Japanese design principles with contemporary construction. The building itself becomes part of the experience, showing how traditional and modern approaches can work together.
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