Aomori Museum of Art

Aomori Museum of Art

Aomori Museum of Art
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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  • かもねぎ2016
    Yokohama, Japan81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you come to Aomori, please stop by.
    I really wanted to see Yoshitomo Nara's works so I planned a day trip. It's convenient to take the Nebutan bus from Shin-Aomori. The museum's location is great and there are many exhibits inside so I enjoyed them before heading home. I recommend visiting the ruins next door during the green season. I'd like to visit in a different season.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 28, 2024
  • Hugo H
    147 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb museum for art fans
    I'm not usually a big fan of this type of museum, but this one is definitely worth it. It is very large and very varied. You can even participate in an activity at the end. We just regret that there are not more languages than Japanese and English in the museum. A bus stop is right in front of the museum.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 6, 2024
  • Manierlich
    Germany202 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must-See in Aomori
    We visited the museum primarily because of the works of Yoshitomo Nara: his angry girls, the impressive Aomori-Ken and numerous sculptures are really impressive. A wonderful surprise were large-format Chagall backdrops and a (May 2024) fantastic Frank Lloyd Wright exhibition. We had a wonderful afternoon, which you can enjoy with numerous apple specialties (apples are typical and particularly good in the region) in the in-house Cat Cafe.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 20, 2024
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hal
Shinagawa, Japan1,967 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Friends
There is only one electronic money counter, so there is a line to receive it.
The museum is very spacious, so we recommend taking a moderate break there. You can get a discount if you have a ticket stub from the Sannai-Maruyama ruins, etc.
There is also a museum shop and a cafe.
There are spots where you can take photos of Aomori dogs, etc.
The reception inside is poor.
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Written September 11, 2023
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中島はるさめ
Koshigaya, Japan114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I was overwhelmed by the truly wonderful collection, including works by Shiko Munakata and Yoshitomo Nara. Of course, there were many other wonderful works. You can also directly access the Aomori dog and see it up close. It's also great that most art museums these days allow photography. I recommend visiting both museums together with the Towada Art Center. Both are truly wonderful!
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Written August 15, 2023
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Yumi I
Himeji, Japan36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
It's close to Aomori Station and is a really spacious and comfortable museum. You can leisurely look at the works of Yoshitomo Nara and Shiko Munakata, both of whom were born in Aomori Prefecture. There is also a cafe. There are ruins nearby, so the location is great.
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Written October 29, 2023
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TheDoor_isopen
Tuggeranong, Australia2,889 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Set in very pleasant grounds and a nice piece of architecture, this museum is a 10 minute taxi ride out of town. I believe there’s also a bus service nearby.

We spent the morning there browsing the various exhibits and ended with a drink and food at the Cat Cafe - well worth a visit to. There’s also a lovely gift shop with good quality pieces.
Written July 16, 2023
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MarkKwok
Vancouver136 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
The museum is modern with a good collection of art by Yoshitomo Nara, and huge backdrops of the ballet Aleko by Chagall.

Aomori-ken (Aomori Dog) is situated outside the museum building. Visitors can see it from inside the museum through the observation window, or take a path to see it up close. There is no fee to take the path so visitors can just come and see Aomori-ken if they wish to save a few bucks.

There is also a nice coffee shop inside the museum.

If coming from Aomori station, take the bus at bay no.6. Do check the bus schedule as the buses are hourly. I happened to miss the bus by a minute and ended up taking a cab (some 1,300 - 1,500 yen).
Written August 26, 2020
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dsHawaii
Honolulu, HI97 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Sounds like the success of your visit depends on what is currently being exhibited. The first impression you get from the outside of the building is an impressive one. A grand building set on a hillside. Even inside there are immense showing rooms. The Chagall exhibit is stunning. However, it was downhill from there. Most of the other exhibit were of photographs and most of the descriptions were in Japanese. Kind of surprising given that so many tourists come here. Honestly, for the price of the bus ticket (you can't use JR pass) and the entrance fee, it was not money well spent.
Written March 30, 2020
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bakatori
Singapore, Singapore552 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2012 • Solo
I have never been to a Art museum in my life, not even in my own country. But having heard so much about Nara Yohitomo's Hula Hula Garden, I decided to make a visit there. Simple, spacious and white just about all describe the outer appearance of this museum. But it is what inside that will enthrall your senses. The museum itself is a dug out. The sentence "6 feet under" came into my mind when I reached the main entrance which is reached by a lift that goes downwards. Do not be fooled by the exterior of the museum, it's interior is spacious and the ceiling 3 stories tall. By the way, no bags allowed. They have a locker room whereby the ¥100 deposit fee is refundable when you retrieve your items. Photography is only allowed at certain very limited places only, meaning...as good as no photography allowed. Yup you can take picture of the famous Aomori Ken, only that. Personally, I like the glass art the best. The Hula Hula garden gave me a creepy feeling. Maybe I am claustrophobic, I hate dark enclosure. The house which housed the display of 3 kid sized children lying face down on a floor that was littered with flowers and books was in a box like enclosure. Meaning you will have to enter into a dark box with narrow dark alley. The only light source comes from the small narrow windows of the house.
Other than that, i enjoyed the other display of Nara Yoshitomo which were not in the dark box.
At the end of the visit, I actually felt quite artsy myself even if it was only for a few minutes. Worth a visit.
Written May 12, 2012
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lovemykidsallthetime
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia256 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
Because of the lack of snow, ski resorts were slow to open. But we were glad we came here. The highlight was the four huge stage backdrops painted by Chagall for the ballet “Aleko”.
Written December 23, 2019
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BlackieK
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Friends
Initially we only ventured out to Aomori Art Museum to see the huge 8.5 meter tall Aomori Ken sculpture- by Nara Yoshitomo- as he looks a lot like our Whippet and we were missing him. However the gallery is fantastic. The building is made up of series of spaces that is easy to navigate with help of the many guides around the gallery. One gallery has displayed the backdrops painted by Marc Chagall for a ballet . They are huge and overwhelming- a must see for Chagall fans. The other galleries featured more of Yoshitomo's work which were fun to see. When we visited the main exhibition was "MIFFY" yes the white cute rabbit in those children books. The exhibition showed the development of the iconic Miffy . The highlights were seeing the original hand painted version of some of the books- amazing work in gouache. There were plenty of overpriced trinkets and overwhelmed kids and big kids.

We had planned to visit the other historical places nearby but ran out of time.
Written July 19, 2015
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tengkin
Singapore, Singapore2,107 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
Like all art scene, this place is quiet and serene. I, enjoyed looking at the drama practise and the handwork of art
Written May 19, 2019
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