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Snake Museum of Contemporary Art, Contemporary art museum in Iwaki, Japan.

The Snake Museum presents contemporary art pieces along a 99-meter corridor, integrating indoor exhibitions with outdoor natural elements and cherry trees.

Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang established the Snake Museum of Contemporary Art in April 2013 as part of the Iwaki Thousand Cherry Blossom Project.

The museum regularly hosts exhibitions featuring artworks created by local elementary and junior high school students from Iwaki City.

The museum operates from sunrise to sunset daily without admission fees, with access available through public transportation from JR Iwaki Station.

A tree swing stands as a central element within the museum grounds, connecting the artistic space with natural surroundings.

Location: Iwaki

Inception: April 28, 2013

Founders: Cai Guo-Qiang

Architects: Cai Guo-Qiang

Official opening: April 28, 2013

GPS coordinates: 37.07044,140.92736

Latest update: June 15, 2025 12:18

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