Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

The Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art is a three-story building housing displays of both Japanese and international contemporary works across dedicated galleries. Each floor holds different collections arranged to guide visitors through varied artistic periods and styles in a logical flow.

This institution opened in 1988 as part of a district development plan that had been under discussion since the early 1980s. It was established to bring cultural facilities to the area and showcase art collections from the region and beyond.

The permanent Okayama Art exhibition showcases regional artists with monthly rotations of Japanese paintings and quarterly changes of Western art selections.

The building is centrally located and easy to reach, with accessible facilities for visitors with mobility needs. Plan to spend several hours here, as the collections spread across three floors offer plenty to see and explore.

Since 1996, it has held permission to display National Treasures, including medieval armor and ancient swords from Japanese history. Seeing these rare objects displayed alongside contemporary works shows how the institution bridges past and present.

Location: Kita-ku

Inception: July 1, 1987

Architects: Shin'ichi Okada

Official opening: March 18, 1988

Address: 岡山市北区天神町8-48

Website: http://okayama-kenbi.info

GPS coordinates: 34.66767,133.92981

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25