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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8509, Japan
+81 76-220-2800
Ranked #1 of 10 shopping in Kanazawa
4.0 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries, Art Museums
Traveler Description:   The museum sits just near the Gardens, below the Castle. The building itself, designed by Tokyo architects SANAA, is worth the visit. It features... more »
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Hong Kong, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Only outside exhibits as I am not too into art. Rainy day when I visited thus no chance to go outside to visit the "pool". More

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Kootenays, British Columbia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I guess the real problem is that while I really like 'modern art' (picasso and the gang) I can't stand 'contemporary art' where a typical piece is a large room with three TVs lined up showing static. Maybe it's something but it isn't art as I understand the term. The building itself is somewhat interesting - if you like right... More

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Tokyo
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Great museum but had to wait an hour in line to buy a ticket. Really unheard of for an art museum. More

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Sydney
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This museum was an unexpected find for us. It has interesting collections, well displayed. We especially liked the cloud-measurer installation. More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We enjoyed the outdoor exhibits at this museum, and just walking round inside was fun too. You can see the swimming pool exhibit free of charge although it wasn't that effective when we were there as the room underneath it was closed. We weren't particularly interested in the paid-for exhibitions so we just wandered around the public areas. The shop... More

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TorontO
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Permanentcollection is worth the trip. The "pool" is fabulous More

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Ascot
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205 reviews 205 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Relatively expensive. Big building but limitedd exhibition space... So, make sure you want to see hat is on offer before you go.. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Love the architecture of this building and the whole feel of it. It is uber modern (circular in shape) The `Voices' exhibition was being staged while we were there and exhibits being mounted outdoors by students. A vibrant place that we didnt expect to find in a city this size. More

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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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Though our time in the 21st Century Museum was brief, my wife and I were able to experience both the famous "swimming pool" exhibit and the fantastic café within, where I enjoyed a delicious slice of strawberry cake. The exhibitions within were as interesting as any I have seen, but the architectural design of the building must be seen! I... More

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North Providence, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

In September 2011, my husband and I went to the museum with a tour group as part of a contest. We loved the art, and we loved Fusion 21, a cute little cafe that has delicious chocolate cake, strawberry cheesecake, and coffee. More

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