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Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art

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Art lovers can't miss it! Aomori's hub of artistic expression.

This facility exhibits the art and culture of Aomori City. The unique space that blends Jomon and modern styles is impressive in its architectural beauty alone. In addition, one of the highlights is the stage backdrop painting by the master Marc Chagall. It is a must-see for art lovers.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

Art Museum Architecture Inspired by Excavation Sites

The Aomori Museum of Art was designed with inspiration from the excavation site of the nearby "Sannai-Maruyama Jomon Site". The ground is cut geometrically like the trenches of the excavation site. The exhibition space is a highly robust space where the white "white cube" exhibition room set in the mass and the "soil" exhibition room where the soil floor and walls are exposed in the gap coexist while conflicting. Exhibitions are held there, and the soil floor and walls are partially destroyed and repaired each time. Visitors to the museum are encouraged to not only pay attention to the exhibited works, but also to walk around the museum while taking note of the exhibition space.

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Masterpieces of Stage Art are Exhibited with Great Force

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The Arecor Hall is a large space with a vertical and horizontal length of 21 meters, a height of 19 meters, and four floors of open space. In this exhibition room, one of the masterpieces of 20th-century stage art, the background painting of the ballet "Alekko" by Marc Chagall (1887-1985), is exhibited. Four huge backgrounds are displayed along with the story of the ballet, making it an exhibition that can be enjoyed even by those who do not know the content of the ballet.

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The Symbol of the Art Museum: "Aomori Dog"

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In the outdoor space located on the west side of the art museum, there is a three-dimensional artwork of a giant dog called "Aomori Dog." It is approximately 8.5 meters tall and 6.7 meters wide. This piece was created by Yoshitomo Nara, a prominent artist from Hirosaki City who is active both domestically and internationally. The sculpture of the dog, which is somewhat melancholic, attracts the sympathy of many people living in the complex modern society. With the changing of the seasons, the sculpture shows various expressions, and like a Buddhist statue, it has the charm of enveloping the viewer. "Aomori Dog" is loved by many as the symbol of the art museum.

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Unique Exhibitions are Being Held

The exhibitions at the Aomori Museum of Art feature unique displays that are rarely seen in major cities like Tokyo. For example, the "Museum Composting Project" is an art project that opens up the potential for the museum to become a social exchange facility through collaboration with the local community. Aomori Prefecture is home to not only the Aomori Museum of Art, but also many other art museums that attract visitors, such as the "Towada City Contemporary Art Museum" and the "Hachinohe City Museum of Art". Why not plan a trip to visit the art museums of Aomori Prefecture?

Point 5

Popular Museum Original Goods

There are many original goods for sale at the Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art, including postcards and stationery featuring motifs from the museum's collection. There are also easy-to-incorporate items for daily use, such as pouches and towels. In addition, art-related books and exhibition catalogs are also available for purchase. Perfect as souvenirs, there are also local crafts and sweets made from locally produced fruits. After enjoying the museum, why not consider picking up a souvenir for a friend at the museum shop?

Access

Accessible by Car or Public Transportation!

The following are the transportation methods to the Aomori Museum of Art. ①Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Aomori Station. Get off at "Prefectural Museum of Art" bus stop from Aomori City Bus No. 6 bound for Sannai Maruyama Site (takes about 20 minutes). ②Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Shin-Aomori Station. Take the Nebutan-go Route Bus from the east exit bus stop of Shin-Aomori Station and get off at "Prefectural Museum of Art" (takes about 10 minutes). ③Approximately 20 minutes by car from Aomori Airport. ④Approximately 5 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway Aomori IC. ⑤Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Aomori Chuo IC on the Aomori Expressway. Public transportation such as Aomori City Bus and Nebutan-go Route Bus are convenient, but access by car is also possible.

Fee

Discounts Available with a Set Plan to the Sannai-Maruyama Site!

The admission fee for the Aomori Museum of Art varies between the permanent and special exhibitions. For the permanent exhibition, the general admission fee is 510 yen, while university and high school students pay 300 yen and middle and elementary school students pay 100 yen. For groups of 20 or more, the general admission fee is 410 yen, while university and high school students pay 240 yen and middle and elementary school students pay 80 yen. However, please note that the exhibition fees may vary depending on the content, so it is recommended to check the details of each exhibition. If you wish to visit as a group, you must apply in advance, and currently, they are accepting groups of up to 80 people. Please note that inquiries about group applications are only available on weekdays from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Required time

Spend Half a Day if You Love Art!

The average time required to visit the Aomori Museum of Art is about 2 hours. However, those who love art will likely want to see both the permanent collection and special exhibitions. If that's the case, it's recommended to set aside 3-4 hours to fully enjoy the museum at a leisurely pace. If you only plan to see one exhibition, it can be completed in about 2 hours, so even those with limited time can still have a fulfilling experience.

Basic Information

	Address	185 Yasuda Chikano, Aomori-shi, Aomori 038-0021
	Business Hours	9:30～17:00
	TEL	017-783-3000
	Web Site	http://www.aomori-museum.jp/

Average Review

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4 Reviews

奈良美智氏の「あおもり犬」等の作品や、シャガールのバレエ「アレコ」用の舞台美術、棟方志功氏の作品などを鑑賞できます。シャガールのアレコの部屋には車椅子がたくさんあったのですが、車椅子が必要でない方も座って鑑賞しても良いそうです。また、実際にこの舞台美術を活用して11月にバレエの公演があるそうなので、どんな舞台になるのかとても興味が湧きました。奈良美智氏の展示室は、展示室内に小屋があり、ベンチや覗き穴の仕掛けなど、まるでカフェや友達の家を訪れたような遊び心のある展示になっていました。

開館は2006年。設計は青木淳。地下2階、地上3階で、このうち展示スペースは地上1階と地下。例えば奈良美智による《あおもり犬》は屋外の地下2階にある。つまり、企画展も常設展も基本地下に行って見ることになる。この一風変わった建物の構造は、近くにある（徒歩圏内）三内丸山遺跡の発掘現場から着想を得て、「発掘現場のトレンチ（壕）のように、地面が幾何学的に切り込まれています。その上から白く塗装された煉瓦の量塊が覆いかぶさっています」とのこと。ちなみに「白く塗装された煉瓦の量塊」が美術館の建物のこと。企画展とコレクション展を開催。コレクション展では青森県出身の奈良美智と棟方志功が二大アーティストという感じ。特に奈良美智は屋外展示の《あおもり犬》と《Miss Forest/森の子》あるほか、屋内での展示作品数も多い。

夏休み期間の、ねぶた祭の期間の平日に行きましたが、チケット購入の為の列は10組ほどが並んでいるだけでしたので、すんなりと入れました。ベビーカーは中で貸して貰えるようでしたので、持って行かないほうが良かったです。大きい犬のモニュメントの近くまで行くには、沢山階段を登ったりおりたりしないといけなくて、エレベーターや、エスカレータは、無いです。ただし、見るだけなら、屋内の窓から見ることはできますので、それで十分な場合は、階段等は上り下りする必要は無いです。2024年8月。

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