Beppu Art Museum

Overview

Beppu Art Museum is a public art museum located in the Noguchibaru area of Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Set in Beppu, one of Japan's foremost hot spring destinations, it has been cherished as a place for viewing art that supports the region's culture. Between rounds of the hot springs and sightseeing, it offers a calm spot to encounter art, reflecting another side of the city of Beppu.

Highlights

• ●A public art-viewing spot in the hot spring city of Beppu
• ●A history from origins in 1950 to opening in 1984
• ●A regional cultural base located in Noguchibaru
• ●An indoor facility to visit between hot spring outings

History

Beppu Art Museum traces its origins to 1950 and opened as a public art museum in 1984. In Beppu, a city that grew as a hot spring resort, it has been positioned as a cultural anchor for local residents. Over its long course, the museum has taken on the role of supporting the region's art culture.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the museum from central Beppu
2. 2Take your time enjoying the art inside
3. 3Enjoy a round of the nearby Beppu hot springs
4. 4Stroll the streets and sights of Beppu

Did you know?

💡 Beppu Art Museum is a public museum in the hot spring city of Beppu, with origins going back to 1950 and an opening in 1984, having grown as a regional cultural facility. The place name Noguchibaru, where it stands, is itself one clue to getting to know the city of Beppu.

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