The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art

About the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art

The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art was opened in July, 1993 in the rich greenery of the Senshugahara Furusato no Mori Park.
The museum is built on the Taiko collection which was put together by a local collector, but in addition to Japanese works that show the evolution of modern art, we have gathered 19th century western art from styles such as Barbizon and Les Nabis, styles which are closely related to modern Japanese art, and display them in our collection gallery and special exhibitions. We also hold a wide variety of activities that visitors can enjoy, such as lectures and workshops. At the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art visitors can connect with the art while at the same time enjoying the nature of the four seasons.

General Information

Hours of Operation

9 a.m.-5 p.m. * Ticket counter closes at 16:30

Closed Days

Closed every Monday. When a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum is open on the holiday and instead closed the next weekday.

Ticket

A Message from the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art

From April 2020, the fees for the main collection and special exhibition will become separate. Those with a ticket for the special exhibition will need a ticket for the main collection. Thank you for your cooperation.

Normal Ticket	Adults/¥430
	Students/¥200
Group Ticket	Adults/¥340
	Students/¥160

• Group ticket prices apply to groups of 20 or more.
• Admission is free for junior high school students and children all year.
• College & high school students must show their student ID cards to receive the discount.
• Free entrance for individuals with a Rehabilitation Certificate (must show certificate). In the case that an individual uses a wheelchair or has a grade 1 disability and needs assistance, one person accompanying them shall also be given free entrance.

Access:

• Shinkansen or Train: Disembark at JR Nagaoka Station.
• From Nagaoka Station

  Bus:

  • Via Bus Line 8 from Nagaoka Station Ote Exit: Take the Center Loop Kururin (Inside Loop) bus, disembark at Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan (approximately 15 minutes).
  • Via Bus Line 2 from Nagaoka Station Ote Exit: Take the bus bound for Center Plaza/Red Cross Hospital, disembark at Nisseki-Byoin Mae (approximately 15 minutes) then walk 5 minutes.

  Taxi: Approximately 15 minutes from Nagaoka Station Ote Exit

• By car：
  • 10 minutes from Nagaoka IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
  • 10 minutes from Nagaoka-Kita SIC on the Hokuriku Expressway.

  Free parking available (165 spaces)

Address

3-278-14, Senshu, Nagaoka, Niigata, 940-2083, JAPAN

Inquiries

TEL : +81-258-28-4111、FAX: +81-258-28-4115、E-mail: kinbi@coral.ocn.ne.jp

Exhibitions

The Byodoin Phoenix Hall and Jodoin Temple: Its Beauty and Faith

April 23(Sat) – June ５(Sun)

This exhibition will focus on masterpieces connected with the Byodoin Phoenix Hall, such as the representative sculptures of Praying Bodhisattva (Buddhist Saint) on Clouds (National Treasure), along with valuable treasures discovered in recent years, beautiful replicates and reconstructions of temple edifices that remind us of the splendid halls of the past, fusuma paintings from the Yorin-an Shoin Study (Important Cultural Property), and other treasures from the sub-temple of Jodoin Temple.

Normal Ticket	Adults/¥1,500
	Students/¥1,300
Group Ticket	Adults/¥1,300
	Students/¥1,100
Advance Ticket	Adults/¥1,300
	Students/-

Misawa Atsuhiko: ANIMALS IN NAGAOKA

July 16(Sat) – September 25(Sun)

Misawa Atsuhiko’s (1961- ) ANIMALS is seen as his most representative series, beginning in 2000. The life-sized animal motifs, carved from camphor, chase the viewer with their overwhelming presence. From the animals of everyday, to animals that only exist in imagination, we have around 100 of his carvings and paintings, including some of his newest work.

Normal Ticket	Adults/¥1,400
	Students/¥1,200
Group Ticket	Adults/¥1,200
	Students/¥1,000
Advance Ticket	Adults/¥1,200
	Students/-

Salvador DALI  Print exhibition

October８(Sat) –December４(Sun)

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is known as a representative artist of the Surrealism movement. He had a love and profound knowledge of prints, and over 1,600 of the works he created during his lifetime remain. Around 200 of these prints have been selected for this exhibition to bring out the essence of Dali, the greatest genius of the 20th century.

Normal Ticket	Adults/¥1,400
	Students/¥1,200
Group Ticket	Adults/¥1,200
	Students/¥1,000
Advance Ticket	Adults/¥1,200
	Students/-

Collection Exhibitions

1: March 29 (Tue) – June 19 (Sun)

[Exhibition room 1] Expressions of Humans and Bodies
[Exhibition room 2] Masterpieces of the Museum of Modern Art
[Exhibition room 3] （the first term）Kitagawa Tamiji：Mexico: The Place of Spirits　（the latter term）Ay-O： From the Aizawa Collection

2: June 28 (Tue) – September 25 (Sun)

[Exhibition room 1･ 2] Fun for Children and Parents　Lively Living Things! Animals at the Museum of Modern Art
[Exhibition room 3] Masterpieces of the Museum of Modern Art

3: October 4 (Tue) – January 9 (Mon), 2023

[Exhibition room 1] Yukiguni in Paintings: Works by Kayamori Yoshi, Kojima Tanyo and Tomioka Soichiro
[Exhibition room 2] Fantasy Worlds – Surrealism and Fine Art
[Exhibition room 3] Masterpieces of the Museum of Modern Art

4: January 17 (Tue), 2023– April 2 (Sun), 2023

[Exhibition room 1] Masterpieces of the Museum of Modern Art
[Exhibition room 2]Thread of Existence -Connecting Life and Art-
[Exhibition room 3]Sakai Tokio：Invitation to Pictorialism