Tsukuba Museum of Art, Ibaraki, Art museum in Azuma district, Tsukuba, Japan.
The Tsukuba Museum of Art sits within the Cultural Center Ars and displays contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photographs across several galleries. The spaces show rotating exhibitions featuring works by regional and international artists.
The institution was established in 1990 as an extension of the Museum of Modern Art Ibaraki. It created a dedicated space for artistic work and expression from the region.
The museum hosts regular talks where curators explain exhibitions and artists on view. These sessions help visitors understand the works and their creative backgrounds.
The museum is just three minutes from Tsukuba Station and operates daily with regular hours. Visitors should note that it closes on Mondays and hours may shift depending on special events.
The building houses a specialized art library with extensive collections of catalogs and art magazines. Visitors can use these materials to explore the exhibited works in greater depth.
Location: Azuma
Part of: Tsukuba Cultural Center Ars
Website: https://tsukuba.museum.ibk.ed.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.08484,140.11215
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:02
Tokyo's museums show Japanese art from the past to the present day. This collection takes you to places where traditional art is kept, like the Ueno Royal Museum, where you can see classical works. There are also venues for contemporary art, such as the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi, which displays...
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