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Akita Museum of Art

秋田県立美術館

An art museum in Akita showing Japanese and international contemporary art, traditional works and sculpture, with an outdoor sculpture park.

Akita Museum of Art Exterior
Akita Museum of Art Exterior © 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00
Holidays 09:00–17:00
Admission
Standard
Adult ¥800
Links
Official website Japanese
Access
1-4-2, Nakadori, Akita City, Akita
〒 010-0001
How to get there
Nearest stationAkita Station
秋田
Ou Main Line · Uetsu Main Line11 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop千秋公園入口1 min walk from the bus stop

The Akita Museum of Art is a museum located in Akita, Japan that features various art exhibits including Japanese and international contemporary art, as well as traditional Japanese art. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, and other works by both Japanese and foreign artists. It also has an outdoor sculpture park and special exhibitions are held regularly.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Akita Museum of Art. Legend: Uetsu Main Line; Ou Main Line. Labelled stations: Morioka, Akita.

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