Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum

The Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum occupies the fifth floor of the Toki Messe building and displays rotating exhibitions of contemporary art by Japanese and international creators. Its collections focus on works from 1945 onward, presenting a diverse range of modern artistic perspectives.

The museum opened in July 2003 as an extension of Niigata's Museum of Modern Art. Its creation reflected the region's effort to expand its art offerings.

The museum regularly features artists from neighboring regions and supports creative practitioners with ties to Niigata. This approach shapes its programming and makes it a meeting point for cultural exchange across the area.

The museum is easily reached on foot or by bus from the city center in under thirty minutes. The building is straightforward to locate since it sits within a larger waterfront complex.

The museum focuses on artists with connections to Niigata, creating a platform for local talent on an international stage. This focus makes it a window into the prefecture's art scene.

Location: Bandaijima

Inception: July 12, 2003

Official opening: July 12, 2003

Address: 新潟市中央区万代島5-1 万代島ビル5階

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

GPS coordinates: 37.92533,139.05953

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41