COLLECTION
Our museum has a collection of many excellent artworks with the theme of 'a connection with Okayama Prefecture'. The 'Okayama Art' exhibit which showcases these works, exhibits different Japanese paintings and writings every month and different Western art and industrial crafts every three months. In addition, we hold special exhibits and themes through which works from a variety of eras and genres can be enjoyed.
Main collection
Old Paintings and Writings / Japanese Paintings
- Yujian
- Landscape at Lu Shan (Important cultural asset) [1]
- Muxi
- Portrait of Laozi (Important cultural asset newly designated in 2013) [2]
- SESSHU Toyo
- Landscape after Yu Jian (Important cultural asset) [3]
- MIYAMOTO Musashi
- Hotei, Sparrow on Bamboo, and Kingfisher on Withered Branch [4]
- ONO Chikkyo
- View in Sunset Orange [5]
Western Art and Industrial Crafts
- SAKATA Kazuo
- Cubistic figure [6]
- MATSUOKA Hisashi
- Man Dressed as PIETRO MICCA [7]
- KUNIYOSHI Yasuo
- Dawn is Coming [8]
Craftwork
- KANESHIGE Toyo
- Triangular vase with a row of bosses, Bizen ware [9]
Sculpture
- HIRAKUSHI Denchu
- Man Fishing at Izura (Statue of OKAKURA TENSHIN) [10]
INFORMATION
Open Hours :
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (entry until 4:30 p.m.)
On "Art Evenings", and other days with evening hours, until 7pm (entry until 6:30 p.m.)
Days Closed :
- Monday (Tuesday, if a public holiday falls on Monday)
/Year End and New Year holidays /other days for changing of exhibits
Admission Fee :
| Individual | Groups(20 or more persons) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 350 yen | 280 yen |
| University / college Student | 250 yen | 200 yen |
| Elementary, Junior or Senior High School Student | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Over 65 yrs | 170 yen | 140 yen |
The following people will be exempted from paying entry to the “Okayama Art”exhibit.
- Holders of a physical disability certificate or the like (includes one care-giver)
- Foreign exchange students currently attending a school in Okayama Prefecture(student ID is required)
Entry Fee for Special Exhibitions and Planned Exhibitions
Decided each time depending on the exhibit.
Notice
* Please don't touch exhibits.
* Please refrain from using a fountain pen, a brush or a camera in front of exhibits or reproducing them.
* Please refrain from smoking, eating, or drinking except in the designated places.
ACCESS
From Okayama Station(kourakuen / East Exit)
- 15 minutes on foot
- Take the street car bound for "Higashi-yama".
- Get off at "Shiro-shita". 3-minute walk.
Museum Shop & Cafe
Open Hours :
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed :
Mondays and Museum Closed
(Open on holiday Mondays
and close on the following Tuesdays)