Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
- Published on : 25/09/2013
- by : Japan Experience
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Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, Fukuoka Prefecture was designed by Kyushu-born architect Arata Isozaki and the grounds offer views over Kitakyushu.
Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, Fukuoka Prefecture 北九州市立美術館
The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art was designed by Kyushu-born architect Arata Isozaki. The spacious park-like grounds offer views over Kitakyushu and a number of sculptures.
The Municipal Museum of Art in Kitakyushu was designed by Kyushu-born architect Arata IsozakiExhibits
The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art has a collection of over 6,000 artworks, both Japanese and Western. These include wood block prints by the greats Hokusai and Utagawa as well as works by western artists Bonnard, Bourdelle, Degas, Monet, Renoir and Rodin. There is a annex of the museum in Riverwalk Kitakyushu.
Access - Getting There
Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art (www.kmma.jp) 21-1 Nishi sayagatani-machi Tobata-ku Kitakyushi-shi Fukuoka, 804-0024 Tel: 093 882 7777 Hours: Open 9.30 am-5.30 pm. Closed on Mondays There is a 150 yen entrance fee to the permanent exhibition for adults. Prices for special exhibitions vary. The Municipal Museum of Art is a 15 minute walk from JR Tobata Station. Alternatively take a Nishitetsu Bus from Kokura or Yahata. Arata Isozaki's other works in Japan include the Art Tower in Mito, the Kyoto Concert Hall and the Nara Centennial Hall. Interestingly, all are civic buildings concerned with the fine arts.
