Sand Museum

The Sand Museum is an art museum in Tottori that displays sculptures and installations made from sand. The building houses multiple exhibition areas with detailed sand artworks representing various themes and artistic styles.

The museum was founded to introduce sand sculpture as an international art form and showcase its potential. The concept grew from fascination with traditional sand carving and the desire to establish it as a serious artistic medium.

The museum displays sand artworks created by artists from different countries. The exhibitions change regularly and reflect diverse cultural perspectives on this unusual medium.

Visiting works best on dry days, as sand artworks are sensitive to moisture. The interior is climate-controlled and easy to navigate, with all works displayed at eye level for comfortable viewing.

The artworks are created using regular beach sand and must be renewed regularly, making it a constantly evolving space. This ongoing renewal of displays gives the museum a living and temporary character.

Location: Tottori

Inception: April 14, 2012

Official opening: April 14, 2012

Address: 2083-17 Fukubecho Yuyama, Tottori, 689-0105

Phone: +81857202231

Website: http://sand-museum.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.53972,134.23806

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27