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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The world’s only museum dedicated to introducing modern and contemporary Asian art through its extensive collection.
Located inside the large multi-use complex Hakata Riverain, home to a shopping mall, theater, hotel, and more, this is the world’s only museum specializing in modern and contemporary Asian art, with an outstanding collection in both quality and scale.
In addition to the Asia Gallery, which introduces the museum’s modern and contemporary Asian art collection from a variety of perspectives, special exhibitions covering a wide range of themes are held regularly. The virtual museum on the official website also lets visitors view past exhibitions. Reflecting Fukuoka’s long history of exchange with other parts of Asia, the museum also runs initiatives unique to the city, including a residence program that invites artists from Asia and around the world for stay-in production.
The museum also features an art cafe with Approx. 10,000 books on art, Asia, travel, and more that visitors are free to browse, a pop-designed kids’ space produced by a Vietnamese artist, and a shop.
Highlights
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A museum inside the large multi-use complex Hakata Riverain, directly connected to Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
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One of the world’s leading collections of modern and contemporary Asian art.
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Special exhibitions are held in addition to the permanent exhibition.
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Also features a cafe, shop, and kids’ space.
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Its collection of modern and contemporary Asian art is among the world’s finest
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Special exhibitions are also held regularly
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An art cafe with Approx. 10,000 books on art and travel
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A kids’ corner produced by Vietnamese artist Tiffany Chung
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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No.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes. Canal City Hakata is one of them.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 福岡アジア美術館
- Postal Code
- 812-0027
- Address
- 7F/8F Riverain Center Building, 3-1 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Phone
- 092-263-1100
- Closed on
- Wednesdays (or the following weekday if Wednesday is a public holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 26–January 1)
- Hours
- 9:30am–6:00pm (until 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays) *Last admission at 30 minutes before closing
- Admission
- Free admission, Asia Gallery admission: Adults 200 yen, high school and college students 150 yen, free for junior high school students and younger
- Access
- Directly connected to Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Subway Airport Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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