Niigata Prefectural Bandaishima Museum of Art

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Located near the mouth of the Shinano River, this urban museum hosts various exhibitions focusing on modern and Asian art.

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HighlightsUrban museum near the mouth of the Shinano River
Showcases modern and Asian art
Rotating special and collection exhibitions; no permanent exhibitions
Special exhibitions featuring diverse art from Japan and abroad
Easy access due to its central location in Niigata City

Basic Information

Address: 5-1 Bandaishima, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata-ken 5th floor, Bandaishima Building, Toki Messe Search for tourist attractions in Niigata

Access: About 15 minutes by bus from Niigata Station. About 25 minutes on foot from Niigata Station. About 8 minutes by taxi from Niigata Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Cld.Days: Closing days vary depending on the exhibition. Please check the exhibition information. The museum is completely closed during the changeover period (the period between the end of one exhibition and the beginning of the next). Year-end and New Year's holidays

Fee: Varies depending on the special exhibition and the collection exhibition. Special exhibition fees vary depending on the exhibition. Please see the page for each special exhibition for details. Collection Exhibition Individual Visitors General: ¥310 University/High School Students: ¥150 Junior High School Students and younger: Free Groups (20 or more paying visitors): General: ¥250 University/High School Students: ¥120 Junior High School Students and younger: Free Advance Tickets Advance tickets are available for some special exhibitions. For details, please see the "This Year's Exhibitions" page. Free Admission Elementary, junior high school, and preschool children are admitted free of charge throughout the year. Visitors with a disability certificate are admitted free of charge. Please present your certificate at the reception. The "Mirairo ID" disability certificate app is also accepted. One caregiver is admitted free of charge for wheelchair users or those with a Class 1 disability. High schools and other educational institutions in Niigata Prefecture are exempt from admission fees for educational activities if they apply in advance (one week prior to the visit) using the prescribed form.

INFO: The floors of the exhibition rooms are prone to echoing, so we recommend wearing shoes with soft or flat soles. The exhibition rooms are temperature and humidity controlled to suit the artwork, so you may feel cold in summer and warm in winter. We especially recommend bringing a jacket in the summer. If you are bringing young children, please hold their hands as much as possible while viewing the exhibits.

HP: https://banbi.pref.niigata.lg.jp/

Overview

The Niigata Prefectural Bandaishima Museum of Art is located within Toki Messe, a multi-purpose facility on Bandaishima in Niigata City's Chuo Ward. Owned and managed by Niigata Prefecture, it opened on July 12, 2003. While it opened as a branch of the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art in Nagaoka City (also situated along the Shinano River), it distinguishes itself as an urban museum, showcasing primarily post-1945 (post-World War II) modern and contemporary art, with a particular focus on art from neighboring Asian countries, unlike the Nagaoka museum which emphasizes a natural, 'art-in-nature' setting. Both museums share approximately 6,000 pieces from the prefecture's art collection, forming the basis of their collection exhibitions. In addition, the Bandaishima Museum hosts rotating exhibitions featuring various art genres from Japan and abroad. The museum operates on a policy of alternating between special exhibitions and collection exhibitions, meaning there are no permanent exhibits. Its central location in Niigata City makes it easily accessible. Combined with its location near the mouth of the Shinano River, the museum offers a unique blend of urban and natural environments. We highly recommend a visit!

Niigata Prefectural Bandaishima Museum of Art

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