童話館, Art museum in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
The Dōwakan Museum is an art museum in Fukuoka Prefecture that displays original artworks and illustrations from children's books and fairy tales across multiple gallery spaces. The collections span different artistic styles and techniques, arranged throughout the building to guide visitors through themed exhibition areas.
The museum opened in 1981 as part of an effort to promote children's literature and storytelling in the Fukuoka region. It was established to gather and showcase the artistic work created around stories for young readers.
The museum displays fairy tale illustrations from Japanese and international artists that have shaped how children imagine stories. Walking through the galleries, you see how different cultures have visualized the same tales through their own artistic traditions.
The museum entrance is on the ground floor, with exhibition areas arranged across multiple levels that you can explore at your own pace. Plan to spend a few hours here, and be aware that weekends and holidays tend to be busier than weekdays.
The museum operates an integrated publishing house, gallery, and bookstore all within the same location, creating a complete experience. This means newly published children's books are displayed alongside their original artwork and illustrations in the same space.
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