Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is an art museum in Sapporo featuring light-filled gallery spaces distributed across multiple floors. The building displays contemporary and modern artworks from Japanese and international artists in carefully arranged exhibitions.

Founded in 1977, the museum was designed by architect Minoru Ota with an emphasis on natural light and open spatial design. It has since become an important institution for contemporary art in the Hokkaido region.

The museum serves as a platform for artists from Hokkaido, displaying their works alongside pieces from across Japan and beyond. Visitors can observe how local artistic voices are integrated into broader contemporary conversations.

The museum is located in the Kitajo Nishi district and operates daily with morning through early evening hours. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as exhibitions span multiple floors accessed by stairs and elevators.

The building received architectural recognition for how it merges space, light, and artwork into one experience. Daylight filtering through the glass surfaces changes how viewers perceive the artworks throughout the day.

Location: 北○条西

Inception: July 20, 1977

Architects: Minoru Ōta

Official opening: July 20, 1977

Operator: 北海道教育委員会

Website: https://artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/knb

GPS coordinates: 43.06028,141.33039

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45