Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

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This art museum in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City contains works from local Shizuoka artists including modern sculptures, ukiyo-e wood block prints, and Nihonga paintings as well as both eastern and western landscape paintings from the 17th century onwards. The Rodin Wing has many works of art by master Rodin, including his famous piece, The Thinker. Their permanent collection includes not just works of art but a wide variety of exhibitions including excavated historical relics. They also hold workshops giving you the chance to create your own works of art.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Suruga-ku Yada 53-2 Map
Area: Nihondaira / Shizuoka Area
Phone: 0542635755
Hours: 10:00-17:30 (Last entry 17:00)
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), New Year's holiday, exhibition replacement periods
Fees: [collection exhibition]Adults300yen, under university students, 70 years old and over Free
[special exhibition]varies by exhibition
Parking Lot: Available(400spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Free Spot)
Note: * Reiwa 3rd year 9Monday6Sunday to Reiwa 4th year 3Monday31Sunday The entire building is closed due to renovation work.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Impressive Museum

Reviewed : 2018.02.14

I really enjoyed my visit to the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art. The sculpture park was a lovely stroll and the special exhibition that was on at the time I was there was very interesting...
Special exhibitions might be excellent depending on your preference

Reviewed : 2017.09.30

This museum of art is located on the top of the hill with plenty of greens. The atmosphere around the building is really comfortable.This museum is very famous with the statues created by Rodin. The...
Nice gallery, quiet atmosphere.

Reviewed : 2016.09.15

There are a god selection of both traditional Japanese, and contemporary western paintings here, but for me the main draw is the excellent Rodin sculpture hall. In particular, the centrepiece Gates...