HIMEJI CITY MUSEUM OF ART (079-222-2288)
Himeji City's Museum of Art, formerly an army warehouse, is a much-loved red brick building, set against the background of Himeji Castle (a National Treasure). In addition to permanent exhibitions of works from the collection, special exhibitions take place six times a year.
25th Anniversary Commemorative Special Exhibition
"Amedeo Modigliani"
- DATE:
- Jun.8 (Sun.) ~ Aug.3 (Sun.)
- FEES:
- 1,200 (Adults) / 800 (Univ. & hi. sch. stus.) / 450 (Jr. hi. & elmt. sch. stus.)
Exhibition of Eight Contemporary Local Artists
This Exhibition displays the charm of contemporary art. It features eight up-and coming leading artists from the Himeji region. The artists will also participate in a talk show.- DATE:
- Aug.15 (Fri.) ~ Sep.15 (Mon./Hol.)
- FEES:
- 600 (Adults) / 400 (Univ. & hi. sch. stus.) / Free of charge (Jr. hi. & elmt. sch. stus.)
- HOUR:
- 10:00~17:00 (Enter by 16:30)
- CLOSED:
- Mondays (Closed on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday.(except for Sep.15))
- ACCESS:
- 20-min. walk from Himeji Stn. on the JR and Sanyo Line. (adjacent to the Himeji Castle), Himeyama Koen-minami/Iryou Center/Bijutsukan mae stop on Shinki Bus (Lines 3, 4, 61, 62, 64 or 81) (7 minutes).
Himeji Castle loop bus service available on every day (100)