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Matsumoto City Museum of Art

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Matsumoto City Museum of Art

松本市美術館

Nagano · Chubu

The Matsumoto City Museum of Art celebrates local-born artist Yayoi Kusama — whose signature red-on-white polka dots wrap the building’s exterior and a giant flower sculpture out front — alongside modern and contemporary works, all set against the backdrop of the Japanese Alps.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous attractions in Nagano, overlooking this artistic gem.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 5,205 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
¥800 general adult admission to permanent collection (¥700 online)
Nearest station
Matsumoto Station · 16 min walk
Website
matsumoto-artmuse.jp

Today

9:00–17:00Tue closedMon closed

Admission

  • ¥800 general adult admission to permanent collection (¥700 online)

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closures

  • Closed December 28 – January 4 (year-end/New Year).

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