Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art

Hokkaido Obihiro Art Museum

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Experience the rich nature and culture of eastern Hokkaido at this museum.

Cultural Arts

HighlightsAppreciate works by artists with ties to eastern Hokkaido.
View modern and contemporary print art.
Experience rural landscapes and peasant life through Barbizon School paintings.
Stroll through the adjacent Midorigaoka Koen Park.
Relax and enjoy a cafe experience.

Basic Information

Address: 1-1 Midorigaoka Koen Park, Obihiro, Hokkaido Search for tourist attractions in Hokkaido

Access: Approximately 15 minutes by bus from JR Obihiro Station, get off at Midorigaoka Koen Park. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (closed the following day if a Monday is a public holiday), year-end and New Year's holidays, temporary closure days (for exhibition changes, etc.)

Fee: General Admission: ¥400, High School Students: ¥200, Free for Junior High School Students and younger

INFO: The museum has a museum shop, cafeteria, and restaurant. Wheelchair access is available. Barrier-free restrooms are also provided. Reservations are required for group visits.

HP: https://www.art-map.hokkaido.jp/museum/obihiro/

Overview

The Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art, opened in 1991, is a leading museum in the eastern Hokkaido region. Its collection focuses on works by artists from eastern Hokkaido, modern and contemporary print art, and Western art, particularly featuring the Barbizon School, known for its idyllic depictions of rural landscapes and peasant life. The Barbizon School, a 19th-century French realist art movement, captured the beauty of nature and rural life, resonating strongly with the rich natural environment and culture of Hokkaido. The surrounding Midorigaoka Koen Park offers a tranquil escape amidst expansive greenery. After your museum visit, consider a stroll through the park or relaxing at a cafe. The Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art offers a captivating journey into the natural beauty and cultural heritage of eastern Hokkaido. We encourage you to visit!

Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art

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