Teshima Art Museum, Art museum in Tonoshō, Japan
The Teshima Art Museum structure contains two openings in its shell-like concrete design, allowing natural elements to flow through the exhibition space.
The museum opened in 2010 as part of the Benesse Art Site Naoshima project, which transformed multiple islands in the Seto Inland Sea into art destinations.
Inside the museum, water droplets form naturally on the concrete floor throughout the day, creating an ever-changing display that merges art with natural phenomena.
The museum maintains different seasonal schedules, operating from 10:00 to 17:00 between March and September, and 10:30 to 16:00 from October through February.
The building features a 40 by 60 meter space without any interior columns, creating an open environment where light, sound, and wind interact freely.
Location: Tonosho
Inception: 2010
Architects: Ryue Nishizawa
Official opening: October 17, 2010
Address: 〒761-4662 香川県小豆郡土庄町豊島唐櫃607 761-4662 761-4662
Opening Hours: mars-septembre Lundi, Mercredi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00; octobre-novembre Lundi, Mercredi-Dimanche 10:30-16:00; décembre-février Lundi, Vendredi-Dimanche 10:30-16:00
Phone: +81879683555
Website: https://benesse-artsite.jp/zhtw/art/teshima-artmuseum.html
GPS coordinates: 34.48967,134.09107
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:47
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