Menard Art Museum

The Menard Art Museum is an art museum in Komaki housing around 1300 artworks spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes European post-impressionist paintings and traditional Japanese art representing various schools and periods.

The museum was founded by owners of the Nippon Menard Cosmetic Company and opened in 1987. The building was designed by Tokyu Construction and established a new cultural institution in the region.

The collection represents both European and Japanese artistic traditions side by side. Visitors experience how different regional styles are displayed together throughout the galleries.

The museum presents thematically organized exhibitions that change every two months, showcasing different sections of the collection. Special exhibitions and educational lectures are also held regularly to complement the experience.

The collection includes historically significant works such as Manet's 'Portrait of Jeanne Martin in hat adorned with rose' from 1881 and Van Gogh's 'Man in a Field or Evening, the End of the Day' from 1889. These masterpieces draw art enthusiasts from around the world.

Location: Komaki

Inception: 1987

Founders: Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co.

Architects: Tokyu Construction

Official opening: October 28, 1987

Address: 愛知県小牧市小牧5丁目250番地

Phone: +81568755787

Website: https://museum.menard.co.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 35.28890,136.91978

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43