Miyagi Museum of Art

Overview

The Miyagi Museum of Art is a prefectural art museum in the Aoba ward of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. In addition to the main building designed by Kunio Maekawa, an adjoining wing to the west houses the Satō Chūryō Memorial Museum, which displays works by Satō Chūryō. Its collection centers on works by artists connected with Miyagi Prefecture and the Tōhoku region from the modern era onward.

Highlights

• ●A main building designed by architect Kunio Maekawa
• ●The Satō Chūryō Memorial Museum displaying works by Satō Chūryō
• ●A collection centered on modern-era artists linked to Miyagi and Tōhoku
• ●Holdings that also include works created outside Japan

History

The main building opened in 1981, and the Satō Chūryō Memorial Museum opened in 1990. The collection focuses on works by artists associated with Miyagi Prefecture and the Tōhoku region from the modern era onward, and also includes works created outside Japan. Since 19 June 2023 the facility has been undergoing renovation due to aging.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Begin with the exhibits in the main building designed by Kunio Maekawa
2. 2View works by modern-era artists connected to Miyagi and Tōhoku
3. 3See the collection, which also includes works created outside Japan
4. 4Visit the Satō Chūryō Memorial Museum to see works by Satō Chūryō

Did you know?

💡 The main building, designed by Kunio Maekawa, was selected among Japan's 100 Best Public Buildings.

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