Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art

Overview

The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, opened in August 2017, is a museum connecting art and design. It's located about a 15-minute walk from Toyama Station, near Kan Sui Park. The museum's architecture is characterized by its glass walls and open spaces with high ceilings, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Inside, you'll find permanent exhibition rooms, special exhibition rooms, an atelier, a hall, a restaurant, and more. You can appreciate a diverse collection of works, from contemporary art to traditional crafts. Permanent exhibitions showcase works by artists with ties to Toyama Prefecture and renowned artists from Japan and abroad. Special exhibitions feature various genres of art, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and videos, based on specific themes. The museum also holds workshops and events. Workshops offer various experiences such as painting, sculpture, pottery, and glass crafts. Events include musical performances, film screenings, and lectures. On the rooftop, there's an "Onomatopoeia Rooftop" for children to play on. Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds. The rooftop features playground equipment based on onomatopoeia, allowing children to engage with art through play. Attractive sightseeing spots are clustered around the museum, including Toyama Castle Ruins Park, Toyama City Glass Art Museum, and Toyama Municipal Library. Toyama Castle Ruins Park is a park developed on the site of Toyama Castle and is known for its cherry blossoms. The Toyama City Glass Art Museum showcases glass crafts, and Toyama Municipal Library is a modern building with a vast collection of books. The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art is the perfect place to enjoy art and design while exploring Toyama City.