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Yokohama Museum of Art
In addition to its distinctive exterior, this museum boasts a collection of over 12,000 works and various exhibitions
There are 7 exhibition galleries and a collection of over 110,000 art-related books in its Art Information and Media Center. The Museum also hosts a variety of workshops for children and adults in its studios.
From modern and contemporary art to photography, various themed exhibitions are hosted here, with a global perspective that reflects the international port of Yokohama.
Besides works by Dalí, Magritte, and Cézanne, this museum possesses works by artists who are associated with Yokohama.
The museum shop sells about 1,000 items, including original goods.
There is also a café where drinks and desserts can be enjoyed inside or taken out.
*From March of 2021, the Museum will be closed long-term for renovations.
Highlights
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From Picasso to Yoshitomo Nara, this museum possesses various works, ranging from paintings to Photographs, 100 to 200 of which are regularly exhibited.
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The beautiful stonework exterior and expansive 20-meter-high entrance atrium are attractive.
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It is also the venue for the Yokohama Triennale, an international modern art exhibition held once every 3 years.
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The museum shop sells original items, stationery and books about the works in its collections.
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In addition to displaying art, the museum café serves special items on the menu inspired by the exhibitions.
Photos
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![The symmetrical stonework exterior
(Photo: KASAGI Yasuyuki)]()
The symmetrical stonework exterior (Photo: KASAGI Yasuyuki)
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![The Grand Gallery
(Photo: KASAGI Yasuyuki)]()
The Grand Gallery (Photo: KASAGI Yasuyuki)
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![Exhibition Gallery
(Photo: TANAKA Yuichiro)]()
Exhibition Gallery (Photo: TANAKA Yuichiro)
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![The Museum Shop
（Photo: KATO Ken）]()
The Museum Shop （Photo: KATO Ken）
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![Café Ogurayama
（Photo: TANAKA Yuichiro）]()
Café Ogurayama （Photo: TANAKA Yuichiro）
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![The “Ogurayama Latte” is named after the Café]()
The “Ogurayama Latte” is named after the Café
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 横浜美術館
- Postal Code
- 220-0012
- Address
- 3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
- Telephone
- 81(0)45221-0300 (Main number)
- Admission
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Collections: Adults: 500 yen, College and High School Students: 300 yen, Junior High School Students: 100 yen, Primary School Students and younger: Free
*Pre-booking is required for timed tickets.
*Admission differs for each exhibition. Please check our website. - Closed
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Thursdays, the New Year holidays
* Varies according to the exhibition. - Hours
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10:00 am-6:00 pm
(Last admission is 30 minutes before closing)
* Varies according to the exhibition. - Access
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1) About 3 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Minato Mirai Station on the Minato Mirai Line, via Mark Is Minatomirai “Grand Galleria” or about 5 minutes on foot from the Mark Is passageway (open from 10:00 am)
2) About 10 minutes on foot from Sakuragicho Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Line and JR lines, via the Moving Sidewalk - Parking
- Available for a charge (not free)
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)