🗺️ Matsumoto City Museum of Art

The museum that opened in April 2022 is most notable for the work "Phantom Flowers" by world-renowned avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who hails from Matsumoto City, and its striking polka dot appearance. After a year-long extensive renovation, it reopened in April 2022 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Inside the museum, visitors can see a variety of impressive artworks. This includes early works by Yayoi Kusama, her latest series, and permanent exhibitions featuring calligrapher Nobuzan Kamijo and Western painter Kazuo Tamura, as well as special exhibitions showcasing the museum's collection. Additionally, there are collaborative exhibitions with domestic and international museums and collectors. The museum also features creative spaces like the "Citizen Studio" and "Children's Creation Hall," where various experiential courses and activities are held, making it easy for visitors to engage with art. The museum shop offers a range of products suitable as travel souvenirs or gifts, including Yayoi Kusama merchandise, exhibition catalogs, and postcards of the collection. Visitors can enter the shop without a ticket.

A museum with a striking impression created by the appearance of "The Flower of Fantasy" and polka dots. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, it underwent renovations and reopened in April 2022. In addition to works by Yayoi Kusama and Shinzan Kamijō, visitors can also see a variety of classic artworks from both domestic and international artists. The museum offers experience courses and activities that make art easily accessible. The museum shop sells a variety of products suitable as travel souvenirs or gifts.