Matsumoto City Museum of Art

松本市美術館

The Matsumoto City Museum of Art opened in April 2002 as a community art museum. It is known as the place to experience the works of Yayoi Kusama. Her large tulip sculpture, Phantom Flower, stands at the entrance, and a permanent exhibition shows her works. There are also memorial galleries for calligrapher Shinzan Kamijo and painter Kazuo Tamura.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30).
Closed: Closed on Mondays (the next business day if Monday is a holiday) and during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Admission: Permanent collection: general 800 yen (700 yen e-ticket); college students 400 yen. Special exhibitions cost extra.
Getting there: About a 12-minute walk from Matsumoto Station, or take the Town Sneaker East Route bus.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the museum building; if you bring your own food or drinks, use the tables in the courtyard (Shimin Sozo Hiroba).
Photography inside the exhibition rooms is generally not allowed, although some exhibitions permit it.
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 Nagano 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.