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Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
An art museum exhibiting treasures from the Maeda family and various works connected to Ishikawa Prefecture, arranged thematically.
The Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art showcases numerous treasures handed down from the Maeda family of the Kaga Domain, as well as works by artists connected to Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally opened in 1958 at the current site of the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, it relocated in 1983 to accommodate larger, more diverse exhibitions.
The museum consists of nine exhibition rooms (Rooms 1 through 9), which display a rotating selection from over 3,900 works in its collection, ranging from ancient art to modern paintings, sculptures, and crafts. Visitors can enjoy encountering new artworks with each visit. A particular highlight is Exhibition Room 1, which permanently displays vibrant ceramic masterpieces by the renowned Edo-period potter Nonomura Ninsei: the national treasure "Incense burner in the shape of pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels." and the important cultural property "Incense burner in the shape of female pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels".
Additionally, the mezzanine-level entrance hall features a café produced by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Hironobu Tsujiguchi, who hails from Nanao City in Ishikawa Prefecture. Visitors can pause during their museum tour to enjoy exquisite, professionally crafted desserts.
Highlights
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Thematic exhibitions showcasing treasures handed down from the Maeda family and artworks associated with Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Holds over 3,900 works in its collection, offering visitors something new to discover on each visit.
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Permanently displays the National Treasure “Incense burner in the shape of pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels” and the Important Cultural Property "Incense burner in the shape of female pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels".
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Features an on-site café serving professionally crafted desserts.
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Conveniently located just south of Kanazawa’s famous Kenrokuen Garden.
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Displays nearly life-sized ceramic incense burners: "Incense burner in the shape of female pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels" (left) and “Incense burner in the shape of pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels” (right).
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Exhibition Room 2 showcases permanent collections including old Kutani ceramics and early-modern crafts and paintings.
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Exhibition Room 3 features oil paintings and prints by artists associated with Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Exhibition Room 5 presents ceramics by Isokichi Asakura and textiles by Usen Kimura.
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Exhibition Room 6 exhibits modern and contemporary Japanese paintings and calligraphy.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 石川県立美術館
- Postal Code
- 920-0963
- Address
- 2-1 Dewa-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
- Telephone
- 076-231-7580
- Closed
- New Year holidays (Occasional temporary closures for exhibition changes)
- Hours
- 9:30am-6:00pm (Admission allowed until 5:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults 370yen, University students 290yen, Free for high school students and younger, Seniors (65+) 290yen
- Access
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(1) From JR West/IR Ishikawa Railway Kanazawa Station, take the Kanazawa Flat Bus (Kikugawa route) to "National Crafts Museum/Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art" stop. Museum is directly nearby.
(2) From JR West/IR Ishikawa Railway Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Railway bus to "Dewamachi" stop, then walk about 5 minutes. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)