Akita Museum of Art

The Akita Museum of Art is a public art museum housed in a reinforced concrete structure designed by architect Tadao Ando, displaying modern Japanese paintings and works from around the world. The building combines carefully planned exhibition galleries across multiple levels to present both rotating and permanent collections to visitors.

The museum opened in 1967, establishing a center for art in the Akita region. A major renovation in 2013 modernized the building and expanded exhibition spaces to better serve visitors and collections.

The permanent collection shapes how locals and visitors understand the evolution of Japanese modern art through multiple artistic movements. Works on display reflect how artistic expression has transformed across generations in Japan.

The museum opens during standard daytime hours and offers guided tours for groups who wish to learn more about the collections. You can spend as much time as you need exploring the exhibition galleries at your own pace.

The concrete structure features carefully placed openings that allow natural light to flow into the galleries, shifting throughout the day. This changing light creates different visual experiences of the same artworks depending on the time of your visit.

Location: Akita

Inception: 2013

Architects: Tadao Ando

Official opening: May 5, 1967

Floors above the ground: 3

Floors below the ground: 1

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Operator: 平野政吉美術財団

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: https://akita-museum-of-art.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.71743,140.12150

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52