Question 1

How do I get there from Kanazawa Station?

Accepted Answer

Take a local bus from the east exit of JR Kanazawa Station, alight at Hirosaka 21st Century Museum and walk about 5 minutes, or alight at the Dewamachi stop and walk about 10 minutes. By taxi it is about 10-15 minutes from the east exit of Kanazawa Station (about 4 km). Kenrokuen and the 21st Century Museum are both within walking distance.

Question 2

Can I combine a visit with Kenrokuen and the 21st Century Museum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the museum stands in the same area as Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle Park and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (the cultural facilities around Kenrokuen), all within walking distance. A combined ticket including Kenrokuen and the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art is also sold (500 yen, valid two days).

Question 3

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:30). Closed during exhibition changeovers and over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January). The exact closing days differ from year to year, so please check the official website.

Question 4

Can I always see the National Treasure incense burner with the pheasant design?

Accepted Answer

The National Treasure incense burner in the form of a pheasant, by Nonomura Ninsei, is a must-see work at the museum. It may not be on view during exhibition changeovers, however, so we recommend checking the official website before visiting.

Question 5

What kinds of work are on display?

Accepted Answer

The displays centre on the finest works of Ishikawa Prefecture: Ko-Kutani ware, treasures handed down in the Maeda family of the Kaga domain, Kaga maki-e lacquer objects made for daimyo, and traditional crafts by Living National Treasures. They range widely from old art to the present, covering Japanese and Western painting, sculpture and crafts.

Question 6

How much is admission to the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art?

Accepted Answer

The collection exhibition is 370 yen for general visitors, 290 yen for university students, 290 yen for those aged 65 and over, and free for high school age and under. Groups of 20 or more pay 290 yen and 230 yen. Special exhibitions are priced individually. Holders of a disability certificate receive a discount. Please see the official website for details.

Question 7

Are there days with free admission?

Accepted Answer

The collection exhibition is free on the first Monday of each month. Visitors aged 65 and over pay the reduced 290 yen, and high school age and under are always free.

Question 8

Is there a cafe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the entrance hall has the cafe Le Musee de H KANAZAWA, produced by the patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu. Its sweets using local ingredients are popular, making it a good place to rest between sights.

Question 9

Can I see the cultural property conservation studio?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Ishikawa Cultural Property Conservation Studio stands beside the museum's Hirosaka annex, where conservation work can always be watched (it moved and reopened in April 2016).

Question 10

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is parking for 60 cars, including accessible spaces. Please see the official website or call 076-231-7580 for details.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Collection exhibition: general 370 yen, university students 290 yen, high school age and under free, age 65 and over 290 yen. Groups of 20 or more: general 290 yen, university students 230 yen. Special exhibitions are charged separately. The collection exhibition is free on the first Monday of each month. A discount applies on production of a disability certificate.

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2-1 Dewamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Question 14

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

During exhibition changeovers and over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January). Please see the official website for details.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:30).

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Take a local bus from the east exit of JR Kanazawa Station, alight at Hirosaka 21st Century Museum and walk about 5 minutes, or alight at Dewamachi and walk about 10 minutes. About 10-15 minutes by taxi from the east exit of Kanazawa Station (about 4 km).

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