Miyagi Museum of Art

Miyagi Museum of Art is an art museum in Aoba-ku with concrete structures, geometric lines, and large windows that fill the exhibition spaces with natural light. The gallery areas are organized to guide visitors through the collection, with carefully designed walls and floor plans that shape how people move through each room.

Architect Kunio Maekawa designed and opened this museum in 1981 to serve as a major art center in northern Japan. His design reflected modernist ideas that were gaining importance in Japanese architecture during that decade.

The collection showcases Japanese artists from different periods alongside European masters like Kandinsky and Klee. Original illustrations from post-war picture books sit here and offer insights into how stories were told to children during that era.

The museum is best reached by Sendai Subway Tozai Line to International Center Station, then a short walk of about 7 minutes. The surrounding area is flat and easy to navigate, making access straightforward for most visitors.

The building won the BCS Prize and earned recognition as one of the 100 best public buildings in Japan, honoring its exceptional architecture. Despite this achievement, the museum remains overlooked by many art travelers who focus on more famous cities.

Location: Aoba-ku

Inception: November 3, 1981

Architects: Kunio Maekawa

Official opening: November 3, 1981

Part of: 100 Best Public Buildings in Japan

Website: https://pref.miyagi.jp/site/museum-en

GPS coordinates: 38.26406,140.85492

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40