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Aomori Museum of Art

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Aomori Museum of Art

青森県立美術館

Aomori · Tohoku

The Aomori Museum of Art showcases a diverse collection of contemporary art, including works by renowned artist Yoshitomo Nara. The museum's striking architecture and beautiful surrounding gardens provide a serene atmosphere for art lovers and casual visitors alike.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous attractions in Japan, overlooking this artistic gem in the Tohoku region.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 4,658 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Admission
permanent collection adult; independently re-verified
Nearest station
Shin-Aomori Station
Website
aomori-museum.jp

Today

9:30–17:00Tue closedMon closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Seasonal hours

  • The museum also shuts for several days at each exhibition changeover, and it publishes those dates one fiscal year at a time rather than as a repeating rule: in 2026 they are April 13–17, June 22–26, September 28 – October 9, December 24 – January 1 and February 13–24.

Note

  • Last admission 4:30 PM.
  • The 2025 list was completely different and had no December block, so these dates must not be read as annual — check the museum's calendar for the year of travel.

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~4h 15m by car

Tags

artmuseum

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