Akagane Museum, Art museum in Niihama, Japan
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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