Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki

The Museum of Modern Art is an art museum in Mito, Japan, housed in a granite-walled building with a green roof located on the shores of Lake Senba. The structure was designed by architect Junzō Yoshimura and holds a comprehensive collection of modern artworks from Japan and abroad.

The museum opened in October 1988 and has assembled more than 4,000 artworks since its founding. The collection documents the development of modern art through significant works by Japanese and European artists from that era.

The museum displays works by influential Japanese painters like Yokoyama Taikan and Nakamura Gakuryū alongside international artists such as Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. This arrangement shows how Japanese and Western art traditions came into conversation with each other in the modern era.

The museum is located about 20 minutes on foot from Mito Station within Senba Park. Visitors should note that the location sits quietly by the lake, making it practical to wear comfortable shoes and allow time to enjoy the setting.

The museum features a reconstructed atelier of local painter Nakamura Gakuryū, where visitors can see his personal items and historical documents. This space offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and working methods of a modern Japanese artist.

Location: Mito

Inception: 1988

Architects: Junzō Yoshimura

Official opening: October 1988

Website: http://modernart.museum.ibk.ed.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.36779,140.46539

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09