Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
A art museum in Toyama — fine collections and architecture.
Overview
The Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design, abbreviated "TAD," is a public art museum in the city of Toyama, Toyama Prefecture. It opened in 2017, superseding and replacing the former Museum of Modern Art, Toyama (1981–2016). Its collection combines 20th- and 21st-century art with design, including works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Munakata Shikō, as well as posters and chairs.
Highlights
- ●A collection combining 20th- and 21st-century art with design
- ●Works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Munakata Shikō
- ●Design holdings such as posters and chairs
- ●A building by architect Hiroshi Naito, recipient of the BCS Prize
History
The museum opened on 26 August 2017, superseding and replacing the former Museum of Modern Art, Toyama (1981–2016). Its building was designed by the architect Hiroshi Naito and received the BCS Prize.
Access
The public museum is located in Kiba-machi, city of Toyama, Toyama Prefecture.
Best season
As an indoor facility it can be visited year-round, with visits often timed to the run of special exhibitions.
Map
36.7106, 137.2100 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View the 20th- and 21st-century artworks
- 2See design holdings such as posters and chairs
- 3Tour works by Picasso, Miró and Munakata Shikō
- 4Take in the building designed by Hiroshi Naito
Did you know?
💡 The abbreviation "TAD" derives from its English name, Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design.
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