Ōmishima Museum of Art

The Ōmishima Museum of Art is an art museum in Imabari on the island of the same name, featuring striking architecture with a gable roof and large round support pillars. The building sits near the Ōyamazumi-jinja shrine and houses a collection of works from the 1970s to 2000s.

The museum was established in July 1986 and documents the development of modern Japanese painting from the late 1900s. Its collection reflects artistic changes of that era and shows how Japan's art scene evolved.

The museum presents rotating exhibitions featuring artists from the Setouchi region, whose works capture island landscapes and local life. These collections bring together Japanese and international pieces, reflecting different artistic viewpoints in one space.

The museum is located on Ōmishima island and is accessible during regular gallery hours, with an entrance within walking distance of the shrine. The site is easy to reach for visitors arriving by boat or bridge.

The collection features works by international artists like Tom Wesselmann alongside Japanese contemporary pieces, giving the museum a rare mix. This blend shows how local and global artistic currents influence each other.

Location: Imabari

Inception: 1986

Official opening: July 1986

Address: 〒794-1304 愛媛県今治市大三島町宮浦9099-1

Website: https://city.imabari.ehime.jp/museum/omishima

GPS coordinates: 34.24908,133.00333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01