Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
A art museum in Aichi — fine collections and architecture.
Overview
The Toyota Municipal Museum of Art is a public art museum located in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. Opened in 1995, it is a cultural facility appreciated for its refined architecture and art viewing. On 26 April 2024 the Toyota City Museum opened on the adjacent site, making the two easy to visit together.
Highlights
- ●Museum architecture designed by Yoshio Taniguchi
- ●Art viewing at a public art museum
- ●Gardens designed by Peter Walker
- ●A location integrated with the adjacent Toyota City Museum
History
Opened in 1995, this public art museum in Toyota was housed in a building designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. Its gardens, like those of the neighboring Toyota City Museum, were created by Peter Walker.
Access
Located in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, it stands next to the Toyota City Museum, which opened in 2024. The location makes it easy to visit the two facilities in succession. Please check maps and official information for detailed routes.
Best season
As viewing takes place mainly indoors, it can be enjoyed all year, but the comfortable daytime hours of spring or autumn are ideal if you combine it with the gardens and the neighboring museum.
Map
35.0802, 137.1520 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Admire the Yoshio Taniguchi-designed architecture at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
- 2View the art exhibitions inside the museum
- 3Walk through the gardens designed by Peter Walker
- 4Continue to the adjacent Toyota City Museum
Did you know?
💡 The museum building was designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, while its gardens were designed by Peter Walker, the same landscape architect who worked on the adjacent Toyota City Museum.
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