Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

Overview

The Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art stands in Dewamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Set within the leafy grounds of Kenrokuen Garden, it is the prefecture's main art gallery, holding some of Ishikawa's most important cultural assets and works by artists connected to the region. Its collection, built around masterpieces from the Maeda family, is a true highlight.

Highlights

• ●A collection centered on the Maeda family masterpieces
• ●A setting within the grounds of Kenrokuen Garden
• ●Architecture designed by Hiroyasu Tomiie
• ●Works by regional artists and cultural assets

History

The gallery first opened in 1959, welcoming visitors in October of that year. As the collection outgrew its original building, a new facility was built, and the current structure was completed in 1983. It was designed by the architect Hiroyasu Tomiie.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Stroll through Kenrokuen and head to the museum
2. 2View the Maeda family masterpieces in the permanent display
3. 3Explore works by artists linked to the region
4. 4Round off by visiting nearby cultural sites in Dewamachi

Did you know?

💡 The core of the collection includes significant works from the Maeda family that had once been housed at the University of Tokyo. Because the permanent collection is so large, only part of it is exhibited at any one time.

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