Mie Prefectural Art Museum: A Quiet Gateway to Culture and Imagination

What is the Mie Prefectural Art Museum?

Since opening in 1982, the Mie Prefectural Art Museum has been a cultural hub that cultivates imagination, nurtures creativity, and connects the region to the broader world. Its mission is to preserve and promote art through exhibitions, education, research, and community engagement.

Highlighted Collections & Exhibitions

With a collection of approximately 6,000 works, the museum focuses on modern Japanese-style and Western paintings from the Meiji to Showa periods.
It features key figures such as Kuroda Seiki, Okada Saburosuke, Saeki Yūzō, Uda Tekison, Itō Shōha, and Soga Shōhaku.
The museum also houses the YAGIHARA Yoshitatsu Memorial Hall, dedicated to the pioneering Japanese figurative sculptor.

Museum Highlights

1.Exterior View
　The serene building set amidst lush greenery reflects harmony between architecture and nature.

2.Entrance Area
　A welcoming space with a spacious lobby and calm, modern design.

3.Permanent Exhibition Room
　Showcasing the flow of modern Japanese and Western art from the 19th century onward.

4.Yagihara Memorial Hall
　A dedicated space for sculpture and sketches by Yagihara Yoshitatsu.

Thoughtful Facilities & Inclusive Design

• Accessibility: Wheelchairs, universal restrooms, and writing pads for communication available

• Family-friendly: Kids’ space, family room, stroller rental available

• Public spaces: A 150-seat auditorium and prefectural gallery for events and community use

Access & Admission

• Address: 11 Ōtani-chō, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture 514-0007

• Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)

• Closed: Mondays (open if national holiday, closed next day), Year-end/New Year

• Admission (Permanent Collection):
  　Adults: ¥310 (Group ¥240)
  　University students: ¥210 (Group ¥160)
  　Free for high school students and younger
  　*Special exhibitions are priced separately

Who Should Visit?

• Those curious about modern Japanese and Western art

• Fans of Japanese sculpture and regional artists

• Families seeking a calm and accessible art experience

• Students, scholars, and educators interested in art history