Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art

The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art sits within Senshugahara Furusato no Mori Park, displaying Japanese and Western art collections across multiple galleries.

Opening its doors in July 1993, the museum was founded upon the Taiko collection, which documents the progression of modern Japanese artistic movements.

The museum exhibits both Japanese modern art and 19th-century Western works from movements like Barbizon and Les Nabis, showing their mutual influences.

The museum operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with adult admission at ¥430, offering free entry to children and reduced rates for student groups.

The collection includes specific artworks demonstrating the evolution of modern Japanese art techniques alongside corresponding Western artistic movements.

Location: Nagaoka

Official opening: July 1993

Website: https://kinbi.pref.niigata.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.46447,138.83208

Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:45