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Akagane Museum, Art museum in Niihama, Japan

The Akagane Museum is an art museum in Niihama with multiple galleries, an auditorium, and a theater for exhibitions and performances. The spaces display regional artworks and document the copper mining heritage that shaped the local community.

The museum was founded in 2015 with the mission to preserve the heritage of Niihama's copper mining industry. Its creation marked a turning point in how the community documents and shares its industrial past.

The museum exhibits works by regional artists and showcases how local craftsmanship connects with contemporary art forms. Visitors can see how traditional practices remain woven into the creative life of the community.

The museum is easy to navigate and accessible to visitors of different abilities. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the exhibitions and the theater performances to experience everything.

A 360-degree theater uses projections to recreate the experience of the city's famous Taiko Festival. This immersive experience gives visitors a glimpse of the festival's energy and sound without attending in person.

Location: Niihama

Inception: 2015

Official opening: July 18, 2015

Address: 〒792-0812 愛媛県新居浜市坂井町2丁目8番1号

Phone: +81897310305

Website: https://akaganemuseum.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.94936,133.29511

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03

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