Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Art Museum

4.0

Central HakataArea

Nakasu / TenjinArea

This is the only art museum in the world dedicated to modern and contemporary art from Asia. The museum engages in initiatives befitting the city of Fukuoka, which has long served as a point of exchange in Asia, such as workshops hosted by artists invited from throughout Asia. Events and exhibitions are held as the occasion demands; accordingly, visitors are encouraged to check the museum’s website for current information.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Shimokawabatamachi 3-1 Riverain Center Building 7F/8F Map
Area: Central Hakata Area Nakasu / Tenjin Area
Phone: 0922631100
Hours: 9:30-19:30 (9:30-20:00 on FridaySaturday)
[Gallery viewing hours] 9:30-18:00 (9:30-20:00 on FridaySaturday)
*Entry 30 minutes before closing to
Closed: Wednesday (in the case of Holiday, the following weekday), New Year's Holiday (12/26-1/1)
Fees: [Admission fee] Free
[Asia Gallery Admission fee to view] General 200 yen, High school and university students 150 yen, Junior High School Students and below Free
*Special exhibition admission fee to view is separate
Parking Lot: Not available
※Charge parking lot available in the basement of the building
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Fukuoka City Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available (captures of exhibits are all in English)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (rental available)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Well worth your time

Reviewed : 2023.04.15

Excellent display of Asian but non Japanese art, such as Bali, the Philippines, Burma. In some instances you can see how European training affected Asian art, such as the influence of Impressionism...
small but elegant art museum

Reviewed : 2020.02.12

well this is a relatively small art museum but the space is good for modern art exhibition, i think the best part is that if you have children you can bring them here, there is a corner with lots of...
Interesting Asian Art Collection

Reviewed : 2019.12.09

The collection is small, and mostly focused on Asian art from the 1800’s to present. There isn’t much in the collection that is native to Japan, mostly other Asian countries.