Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design, Art and design museum in Toyama, Japan
Description
The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design is a contemporary art institution with galleries displaying works by international artists including Picasso and Chagall alongside Japanese creators. The collection combines paintings, sculptures, photographs, and design objects spanning different periods and styles.
History
The institution opened its doors in 1981 and relocated to its present building in 2017, designed by architect Hiroshi Naito near Fugan Canal. This move to the new location allowed for expanded gallery spaces and improved facilities to support the growing collection.
Culture
The museum holds one of Japan's largest poster collections and hosts the International Poster Triennial, bringing together graphic design from around the world for local audiences to discover.
Practical
The museum is reachable within 20 minutes from Toyama Station's Central Exit by bus, taxi, or on foot through Kansui Park. The area is flat and easy to navigate, with clear signs and good walkways leading to the entrance.
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Toyama offers visitors a balanced mix of culture, nature, and history. The city houses several notable museum institutions: the Toyama Glass Art Museum displays glassworks from Japan and internationally across six floors, while the Prefectural Museum of Art and Design showcases regional collections...
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