Yamagata Museum of Art
A art museum in Yamagata — fine collections and architecture.
Overview
The Yamagata Museum of Art stands in Yamagata, the capital of Yamagata Prefecture, and is run by the Yamagata Museum of Art public-interest foundation. Its wide-ranging collection spans European paintings by masters such as Monet and Renoir as well as Japanese art.
Highlights
- ●European paintings by Manet, Monet, Renoir and Cézanne
- ●Modern Japanese Western-style paintings, including works by Takahashi Yuichi
- ●Yosa Buson's 'Oku no Hosomichi' folding screen (Important Cultural Property, 1779)
- ●Impressionist works from the Yoshino Gypsum collection
History
Founded in 1962, the museum opened its doors in 1964. An annex followed in 1968, a new three-story main building opened in 1985, and the annex was renovated the following year, in 1986.
Access
The museum is located in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture. Situated near the city center, it is easy to reach by public transport. Please confirm the exact route with maps and official information.
Best season
As an indoor facility, the museum is comfortable to visit in any season, and timing your trip to a special exhibition makes it especially rewarding.
Map
38.2559, 140.3324 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Check the current special and permanent exhibitions at the entrance
- 2View the European painting collection
- 3See Japanese art, including Yosa Buson's Important Cultural Property screen
- 4Explore modern Japanese Western-style paintings such as those by Takahashi Yuichi
Did you know?
💡 The collection includes Yosa Buson's six-panel folding screen of 1779 depicting Oku no Hosomichi, designated an Important Cultural Property.
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