Mie Prefectural Museum, Public museum and archive in Tsu, Japan.
The Mie Prefectural Museum is a public museum and archive in Tsu housing collections spanning Eastern and Western art traditions. Its holdings include oil paintings, watercolors, bronze sculptures, and historical artifacts from the region.
The museum was founded in 1953 as a regional art institution and later underwent comprehensive renovation. It relocated to its current location in 2014, marking a fresh beginning for the facility.
The museum displays works by Japanese artists alongside pieces from Spanish creators, reflecting the historical connections between Mie Prefecture and Valencia. These collections make the artistic exchanges between the two regions visible to visitors.
The museum is located approximately a 10-minute walk from Tsu Station, making it easily accessible. Visitors should note that opening times and available exhibitions may vary seasonally.
The Yanagihara Yoshitatsu Memorial Hall displays a significant collection of bronze sculptures, plaster casts, and original sketches by the renowned Japanese sculptor. This section reveals the artist's creative process and how his work evolved across decades.
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