Did you know that Aomori puts a lot of effort into art and culture?
There are many public museums that collect and display not only paintings but also sculptures, prints, and other works.
This time we will introduce recommended museums in Aomori.
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Hirosaki / Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum
Hachinohe / Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art
Shin-Aomori / Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori / Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum
Shichinohe Towada / Shichinohe Town Takayama Uichi Memorial Museum of Art
Aomori / International Art Center Aomori
Hon Hachinohe / Hachinohe City Art Museum
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Hirosaki / Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum
In 2020, the former Hirosaki City Yoshinocho Brick Warehouse was renovated and opened with the aim of becoming a hub for regional cultural creation.
The collection collects and exhibits a wide range of works by artists connected to Hirosaki and outstanding works from Japan and abroad.
In past exhibitions, we have held exhibitions featuring works with the motif of apples, which are a specialty of Aomori, and we are focusing not only on paintings but also on spatial art.
The exterior is made of brick and has a stylish atmosphere, and in addition to many exhibition rooms, there is a cafe where you can eat apple pie and a shop that sells original goods.
It's still a new museum, and it's close to the station, so it's a must-see when you're in Aomori.
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September 17, 2022 - March 21, 2023: "Hello, can we hold an exhibition of Mr. Nara?" Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition Hirosaki 2002-2006 Document Exhibition
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2-1 Yoshinocho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture |
Hachinohe / Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art
It opened in 2008 with the aim of providing "new experiences" through art and promoting creativity.
The collection focuses on contemporary art.
You can admire wonderful works full of individuality.
There is also an ``Art Plaza'' outside the building, filled with colorful monuments, murals, and other spectacular artworks.
There are many areas where you can take photos, so you can have fun while preserving your memories.
We recommend bringing earphones so you can listen to the free audio guide while walking around the museum!
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December 10, 2022 - June 4, 2023: Fumi Momose speaks
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10-9 Nishi Nibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture |
Shin-Aomori / Aomori Museum of Art
Opened in 2006 next to the Sannai Maruyama ruins, one of the largest Jomon settlement sites in Japan.
The collection contains a total of 3,056 works, including Japanese paintings, Western paintings, sculptures, and other works by artists with ties to Aomori as well as works by outstanding domestic and international artists.
Three of Chagall's ``Stage Background Paintings for Ballet ``Aleko'' are on display as the symbol works of the Art Park.
Also, the giant "Aomori Inu" monument is impressive.
It's a museum that you'll want to visit again and again, as it holds interesting exhibitions and allows you to enjoy different scenery depending on the season. You really ought to go and see!
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October 29, 2022 - April 16, 2023: Museum Composting Plan 2022
February 4, 2023 - April 16, 2023: Collection Exhibition 2022-4
March 17th to March 26th, 2023: Keita Odagiri Solo Exhibition “Skin”
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185 Konno, Yasuda, Aomori City |
Aomori / Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum
The museum was opened in 1975 to honor Aomori-born board artist Shiko Munakata after receiving the Order of Culture, and to display his works and pass them on to future generations.
The museum has the largest collection of Shiko Munakata's works in Japan, and you can see not only his prints but also his original drawings.
Seasonal exhibitions are also held, so you can enjoy viewing the works no matter when you visit.
In addition, the outside garden allows you to enjoy different views depending on the season, and is naturally soothing.
It will close on March 31, 2024, so go while you can.
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December 20, 2022 - March 19, 2023: Winter exhibition Carve, print, color, carve again
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2-1-2 Matsubara, Aomori City |
Shichinohe Towada / Shichinohe Town Takayama Uichi Memorial Museum of Art
The museum was opened in 1994 to honor the work of Uichi Takayama, a Western painter from Shichinohe Town, Aomori Prefecture.
Uichi Takayama's oil paintings, woodblock prints, drawings, and other works from his early years to his later years are on display.
We also have works by Hatayama Toritani, Kayo Kamiizumi, and Shiro Hirano who are associated with Shichinohe Town.
Regular exhibitions include works by artists from Aomori, so be sure to check them out.
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March 11th to March 26th, 2023: 82nd International Photo Salon Exhibition
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67-94 Arakumauchi, Shichinohe-cho, Kamikita-gun, Aomori Prefecture |
Aomori / International Art Center Aomori
Opened in 2001 on the grounds of Aomori Public University with the focus of art production, exhibitions, and education.
There is no permanent exhibition, but outdoor sculptures are exhibited, as well as works by public and independent artists.
The building, which is located in a forest rich in nature, was designed by Tadao Ando and is worth seeing even if you are not an architecture fan.
It's a facility where you can enjoy art, nature, and architecture, so please give it a try.
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152-6 Yamazaki, Aomori City, Aomori City |
Hon Hachinohe / Hachinohe City Art Museum
The museum was active from its opening in 1986 until 2017, and will reopen in 2021 with the concept of "an art farm for encounters and learning."
The collection contains approximately 3,000 works of art in the fields of Japanese paintings, Western paintings, prints, calligraphy, sculptures, and crafts, mainly works by artists connected to Hachinohe.
There are interesting exhibitions and exhibits where you can take photos, making it a museum that is close to the local community. The building is new and clean, so please come and check it out.
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February 24, 2023 - April 10, 2023: Collection Lab 004 Futago Ito - Form of life -
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10-4 Oaza Bancho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture |
summary
This time we introduced recommended museums in Aomori.
There were a variety of museums, including art museums that took advantage of Aomori's unique nature and history, and art museums that promoted art as a regional attraction.
If there is a museum that interests you, please go and see it.
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