Utsunomiya Museum of Art

The Utsunomiya Museum of Art is an art museum housed in a contemporary structure built on a single level within a large forested area. The exhibition spaces display both modern and historical artworks in naturally lit galleries designed for comfortable viewing.

The museum opened in 1997 to mark the 100th anniversary of Utsunomiya City's founding. This establishment gave the region a major cultural venue for art appreciation and education.

The collection brings together works by major European artists such as Magritte, Chagall, and Kandinsky, allowing visitors to experience different 20th-century artistic movements firsthand. These pieces sit comfortably within the museum's approach to presenting both Western and Japanese art traditions.

The building is fully accessible with level pathways connecting all areas, making it easy to navigate for visitors with mobility needs. The forest setting provides shade and walking routes that naturally complement a visit to the galleries.

The museum holds a significant collection of works by French artist Georges Bigot, who documented Japanese society during the Meiji period. These paintings offer a rare artistic perspective on Japan from a European viewpoint during a transformative era.