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Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art

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Art lovers can't miss it! Aomori's hub of artistic expression.

This facility exhibits the art and culture of Aomori City. The unique space that blends Jomon and modern styles is impressive in its architectural beauty alone. In addition, one of the highlights is the stage backdrop painting by the master Marc Chagall. It is a must-see for art lovers.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Art Museum Architecture Inspired by Excavation Sites

The Aomori Museum of Art was designed with inspiration from the excavation site of the nearby "Sannai-Maruyama Jomon Site". The ground is cut geometrically like the trenches of the excavation site. The exhibition space is a highly robust space where the white "white cube" exhibition room set in the mass and the "soil" exhibition room where the soil floor and walls are exposed in the gap coexist while conflicting. Exhibitions are held there, and the soil floor and walls are partially destroyed and repaired each time. Visitors to the museum are encouraged to not only pay attention to the exhibited works, but also to walk around the museum while taking note of the exhibition space.

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Masterpieces of Stage Art are Exhibited with Great Force

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The Arecor Hall is a large space with a vertical and horizontal length of 21 meters, a height of 19 meters, and four floors of open space. In this exhibition room, one of the masterpieces of 20th-century stage art, the background painting of the ballet "Alekko" by Marc Chagall (1887-1985), is exhibited. Four huge backgrounds are displayed along with the story of the ballet, making it an exhibition that can be enjoyed even by those who do not know the content of the ballet.

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The Symbol of the Art Museum: "Aomori Dog"

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In the outdoor space located on the west side of the art museum, there is a three-dimensional artwork of a giant dog called "Aomori Dog." It is approximately 8.5 meters tall and 6.7 meters wide. This piece was created by Yoshitomo Nara, a prominent artist from Hirosaki City who is active both domestically and internationally. The sculpture of the dog, which is somewhat melancholic, attracts the sympathy of many people living in the complex modern society. With the changing of the seasons, the sculpture shows various expressions, and like a Buddhist statue, it has the charm of enveloping the viewer. "Aomori Dog" is loved by many as the symbol of the art museum.

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Unique Exhibitions are Being Held

The exhibitions at the Aomori Museum of Art feature unique displays that are rarely seen in major cities like Tokyo. For example, the "Museum Composting Project" is an art project that opens up the potential for the museum to become a social exchange facility through collaboration with the local community. Aomori Prefecture is home to not only the Aomori Museum of Art, but also many other art museums that attract visitors, such as the "Towada City Contemporary Art Museum" and the "Hachinohe City Museum of Art". Why not plan a trip to visit the art museums of Aomori Prefecture?

Point 5

Popular Museum Original Goods

There are many original goods for sale at the Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art, including postcards and stationery featuring motifs from the museum's collection. There are also easy-to-incorporate items for daily use, such as pouches and towels. In addition, art-related books and exhibition catalogs are also available for purchase. Perfect as souvenirs, there are also local crafts and sweets made from locally produced fruits. After enjoying the museum, why not consider picking up a souvenir for a friend at the museum shop?

Access

Accessible by Car or Public Transportation!

The following are the transportation methods to the Aomori Museum of Art. ①Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Aomori Station. Get off at "Prefectural Museum of Art" bus stop from Aomori City Bus No. 6 bound for Sannai Maruyama Site (takes about 20 minutes). ②Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Shin-Aomori Station. Take the Nebutan-go Route Bus from the east exit bus stop of Shin-Aomori Station and get off at "Prefectural Museum of Art" (takes about 10 minutes). ③Approximately 20 minutes by car from Aomori Airport. ④Approximately 5 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway Aomori IC. ⑤Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Aomori Chuo IC on the Aomori Expressway. Public transportation such as Aomori City Bus and Nebutan-go Route Bus are convenient, but access by car is also possible.

Fee

Discounts Available with a Set Plan to the Sannai-Maruyama Site!

The admission fee for the Aomori Museum of Art varies between the permanent and special exhibitions. For the permanent exhibition, the general admission fee is 510 yen, while university and high school students pay 300 yen and middle and elementary school students pay 100 yen. For groups of 20 or more, the general admission fee is 410 yen, while university and high school students pay 240 yen and middle and elementary school students pay 80 yen. However, please note that the exhibition fees may vary depending on the content, so it is recommended to check the details of each exhibition. If you wish to visit as a group, you must apply in advance, and currently, they are accepting groups of up to 80 people. Please note that inquiries about group applications are only available on weekdays from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Required time

Spend Half a Day if You Love Art!

The average time required to visit the Aomori Museum of Art is about 2 hours. However, those who love art will likely want to see both the permanent collection and special exhibitions. If that's the case, it's recommended to set aside 3-4 hours to fully enjoy the museum at a leisurely pace. If you only plan to see one exhibition, it can be completed in about 2 hours, so even those with limited time can still have a fulfilling experience.

Basic Information

	Address	185 Yasuda Chikano, Aomori-shi, Aomori 038-0021
	Business Hours	9:30～17:00
	TEL	017-783-3000
	Web Site	http://www.aomori-museum.jp/

Average Review

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5 Reviews

ジブリ展が開催されていたので受付が大混雑でした。コレクション展のみと伝えたところ直ぐに受付出来ました。屋外展示の【あおもり犬】は冬季のため通路が閉鎖されていますが充分見応えありましたよ。あおもり犬がハットをかぶっているみたい冬ならではの景観で素敵でした。他【棟方志功】展示室、【奈良美智】展シャガールのアレコの背景画等見所満載です。入館料700円です。

2025/02/09 ジブリ展最終日に寄りました。やはり最終日ということもあって入場に30分ほど待ちました。ネコバスは中に乗り込むことも出来てより臨場感が有りました。他のミニチュアや展示も忠実に再現されていて面白かったです。

奈良美智氏と成田亨氏の作品があるということで訪問。色々と良い作品をゆっくりと見ることができて本当に満足。収蔵数は決して多くはないが、とても特色を出していて素晴らしい美術館だと思う。「あおもり犬」が濡れ犬になって頭を下げている姿を見ると、なぜか我が家の犬を思い出してしまう。

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