Kagoshima City Museum of Art

Kagoshima City Art Museum

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Kagoshima's proud historic museum, where you can admire diverse artworks, from local masters to world-renowned masterpieces, with admission starting from just 300 yen.

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HighlightsAdmire world-renowned masterpieces, from Impressionists like Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' to Dalí.
Houses numerous masterpieces and related works by local luminary, Seiki Kuroda.
An art museum with a historical backdrop, built on the former site of Kagoshima Castle's second bailey.
Easily experience art with an affordable permanent exhibition admission fee of just 300 yen.
Enriching workshops and lectures for citizens, offering opportunities for creative activities.

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Address: 4-36 Shiroyama-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kagoshima

Access: By Public Transportation: ・Take the Kagoshima City View Bus and get off at the "Saigo Takamori Statue" stop. The museum is a 1-minute walk. ・Take the streetcar to the "Asahi-dori" stop or a bus to the "Kinseicho" stop. The museum is a 5-minute walk. ・From Kagoshima-Chuo Station (Kagoshima Main Line), it's a 10-minute drive. By Car: ・Museum parking (6 spaces) ・Shared parking for Museum of Modern Literature, Märchen Museum, and Art Museum (31 standard cars, 3 large buses) ・Kagoshima City Hall Minato Odori Annex Parking is also available. *Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation whenever possible. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday), December 29th - January 1st

Fee: Permanent Exhibitions (Collection Exhibitions and Small Special Exhibitions): General Admission: 300 yen University & High School Students: 200 yen Elementary & Junior High School Students: 150 yen Annual Passport: 1,000 yen Admission to permanent exhibitions is free for visitors aged 70 and above residing in Kagoshima City, Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City, or Kumamoto City; visitors with disabilities and one accompanying person; members of the Kagoshima Prefectural Art Association; and members of the 'Kagoshima Municipal Museum of Art Friends' Association'. Elementary and junior high school students can enjoy free admission to permanent exhibitions on the third Sunday of every month. Special Exhibitions: Fees are determined for each exhibition separately. Please note: Cashless payment (credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments) is accepted for permanent exhibition admission fees and annual passports. However, these methods cannot be used for special exhibition admission fees or purchases of related merchandise.

INFO: Parking: The museum offers its own parking lot (6 spaces) and a shared parking lot with the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature and the Fairy Tale Museum (31 spaces for standard cars, 3 for large buses). As parking is limited, we strongly recommend using public transportation. Presenting a ticket from one of our partner parking lots will provide a discount on parking fees. Please be aware that the private paid parking lot directly in front of the museum is not affiliated with us. Wheelchairs (2) and strollers (2) are available for rent inside the museum. We also have fully equipped accessible restrooms (with ostomy facilities) and a nursing room. Photography is prohibited in the permanent exhibition galleries. For special exhibitions, please follow the specific instructions provided at each exhibit. On the first floor, discover 'hana café,' a charming cafe with an open terrace. You're welcome to visit the cafe even if you don't plan to explore the museum's exhibitions. The cafe also features merchandise from contemporary artists.

HP: https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/artmuseum/index.html

Overview

Opened in 1954, the Kagoshima City Museum of Art is one of the oldest public museums in Kyushu. It stands on the former second bailey of Tsurumaru Castle, once the residence of the Shimazu clan, lords of Satsuma, a place steeped in history and culture. The museum boasts a collection of approximately 4,500 artworks. Its core collection features precious works by Seiki Kuroda, a painter from Kagoshima who spearheaded modern Western-style painting in Japan (including "Atelier," "Self-Portrait," and "Sakurajima Eruption"). It also houses numerous works by local artists such as Takeji Fujishima and Eisaku Wada. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy a wide range of art genres, from Impressionist paintings like Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and Western art by Salvador Dalí, to traditional crafts like Satsuma ware and Satsuma Kiriko glass. The museum's facilities include an elegant entrance hall with a Satsuma Kiriko-inspired ceiling, a cafe, a museum shop, and an art library. Beyond exhibitions, it regularly hosts art lectures, workshops, and seminars. A major highlight is the affordable permanent exhibition admission fee of just 300 yen, allowing visitors to enjoy world-renowned masterpieces like Monet's with ease. The museum serves as a central hub within the 'Kagoshima Cultural Zone,' surrounded by other cultural institutions such as Reimeikan and the Museum of Modern Literature & Märchen Museum, offering a full day of cultural immersion.

Kagoshima City Museum of Art

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