Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art stands on elevated ground with glass walls reflecting natural light across exhibition spaces spanning multiple levels.

Established in 1989 as Japan's first public contemporary art museum, the institution features works responding to societal changes following World War II.

The museum displays permanent collections from international artists, including Henry Moore's sculptures The Arch and Atom Piece, alongside Japanese contemporary creators.

Visitors can reach the museum through a five-minute walk from Hiroshima Bus Center or by taking the streetcar to Kamiyacho-higashi station.

The building's design by Kisho Kurokawa incorporates a progression of materials from stone to aluminum, representing the evolution of human civilization.

Location: Minami-ku

Inception: 1989

Architects: Kisho Kurokawa

Official opening: May 3, 1989

Website: https://hiroshima-moca.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.38639,132.47333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:08