Aomori Museum of Art
青森県立美術館
The Aomori Museum of Art is a prefectural art museum next to the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, a large Jomon-period site. Its white building was inspired by the excavation area. Outside stands Aomori-ken, a huge dog sculpture by Hirosaki-born artist Nara Yoshitomo. Inside, the tall Aleko Hall shows stage backdrops painted by Marc Chagall for the ballet Aleko.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 9:30 to 17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed
Closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (the next day if Monday is a holiday), and from December 27 to 31.
- Admission
Collection exhibition: 700 yen for adults. High school students and younger enter free.
- Getting there
About 20 minutes by bus bound for Sannai Maruyama Iseki from JR Aomori Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Food and drinks are allowed in the Community Hall, but not in the Children's Playroom or the Aomori-ken passageway.
- Wheelchairs can be borrowed at the information desk on the first floor.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Walking the Aomori-ken (Aomori Dog) passageway takes 10-15 minutes and includes stairs. It is closed in winter once snow begins to settle.
- Eating and drinking are allowed in the Community Hall, so you can eat food you brought there.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aomori and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Aomori
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:23
- Asr14:06
- Maghrib16:29
- Isha18:02
Times are calculated for Aomori City. Times may differ elsewhere in Aomori.
Places to pray near Aomori Museum of Art
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Aomori Museum of Art
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): aomori-museum.jp