Iwate Museum of Art

The Iwate Museum of Art spans two floors with a total area of 10,061 square meters, displaying permanent collections and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

The museum opened its doors on October 10, 2001, under the management of Iwate Prefecture to create a dedicated space for artistic expression.

The permanent exhibition displays works from regional artists including Tetsugoro Yorozu, Shunsuke Matsumoto, and Yasutake Funakoshi, representing local artistic traditions.

Visitors can reach the museum by taking the Seinan Loop 200 bus from JR Morioka Station east exit or walking 15 minutes from the west exit.

The museum operates an art shop selling exhibition-related items and a restaurant serving Western cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers.

Location: Morioka

Inception: 2001

Official opening: October 2001

Operator: 岩手県

Website: http://ima.or.jp/en/enhome.html

GPS coordinates: 39.69350,141.12489

Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:43