Hiroshima Museum of Art
A art museum in Hiroshima — fine collections and architecture.
Overview
The Hiroshima Museum of Art stands within Hiroshima Central Park in the Motomachi district of Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. Founded in 1978, it is best known for its collection of modern Western painting centered on the French Impressionists. Alongside works by masters such as Monet and Renoir, it also holds paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso, offering a calm setting amid the greenery of a city-center park in which to take in the masterpieces at leisure. The architecture itself, built around a circular main hall, is a highlight, making the museum an easy cultural stop to combine with a walk through central Hiroshima.
Highlights
- ●A collection of modern Western painting centered on French Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir
- ●A rich holding that also includes works by Van Gogh and Picasso
- ●The circular main hall by Nikken Sekkei, honored with the BCS Prize
- ●A setting amid the greenery of Central Park (Motomachi), close to Hiroshima Castle and the Peace Memorial Park
History
The Hiroshima Museum of Art was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the local Hiroshima Bank and opened on November 3, 1978. It was designed by Nikken Sekkei, and its architecture was honored with the BCS Prize. Built around a collection of modern Western art with the French Impressionists at its core, the museum has been cherished by the people of Hiroshima since it opened, bringing culture and a place of respite to a city that walked the path of recovery after the atomic bombing. Registered as a museum of Hiroshima Prefecture, it continues to be run by the Hiroshima Museum of Art public-interest foundation.
Access
The museum lies near 34.40 degrees north and 132.46 degrees east, within Central Park in the Motomachi area of Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. Located in the heart of Hiroshima, it is conveniently reached from the same district as major sights such as Hiroshima Castle, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Park. From the city center you can use the streetcar or bus and then walk through the park to arrive. Please check official sources for opening hours, closing days, and detailed access.
Best season
As an indoor museum, it can be enjoyed comfortably year-round regardless of the weather. The surrounding Central Park changes with the seasons, so around the fresh greenery and cherry blossoms of spring or the autumn foliage you can combine art viewing with a park stroll. In summer or on rainy days, spending unhurried time with the masterpieces in the quiet galleries is a fine way to visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Central Park in the heart of Hiroshima and head to the museum wrapped in greenery
- 2Take your time with the Impressionist masterpieces in the main hall and savor its architecture
- 3Tour the modern paintings including Van Gogh and Picasso, then pause for a rest inside
- 4Extend your walk to nearby Hiroshima Castle and the Peace Memorial Park to enjoy the city
Did you know?
💡 The main hall is a distinctive building based on a circular form, and its design won the BCS Prize, which honors outstanding architecture in Japan. The museum itself was born to mark the milestone of the Hiroshima Bank's 100th anniversary, a history of growing together with the local community.
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