Question 1

How do I get here from JR Kurashiki Station?

Accepted Answer

From the south exit of JR Kurashiki Station, head towards the Kurashiki Historic District. It is about a 15-minute walk. The museum is located in the centre of the historic district along the Kurashiki River.

Question 2

Do you have accessible facilities?

Accepted Answer

Entrance ramp, lift, accessible toilet, ostomy care facilities, baby changing table, nursing room, and wheelchair rental are available. Guide dogs are welcome and written communication is supported.

Question 3

What are the opening hours and closed days of the Ohara Museum of Art?

Accepted Answer

Normally 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (open if a public holiday), but open daily during summer holidays. Please check the official website for year-end/new year closures and any temporary closures.

Question 4

Can children enjoy it too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Admission for elementary and junior high school students is 500 yen, and children attending Kurashiki municipal schools may be admitted free under certain conditions. The artwork explanations are designed to be easy for children to understand, and it is suitable for parent-child visits.

Question 5

Do you offer educational programs or services for schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We conduct educational outreach activities in partnership with schools and the Ohara Museum of Art, and schools can use the museum in their classes through the school members program. Please refer to the official website for details on procedures.

Question 6

How much is the admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults ¥2,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥500. Companions of "Iki Iki Passport" holders in Kurashiki pay ¥1,900. Students from member schools of the Ohara Museum of Art and Kurashiki Archaeological Museum can enter free with a valid student ID.

Question 7

Is there a museum shop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a museum shop in the facility where you can purchase exhibition catalogues, postcards, and merchandise.

Question 8

Are there other exhibition facilities besides the main building?

Accepted Answer

Besides the main building, there are the Crafts and Oriental Art Building and the Kojima Torajiro Memorial Hall. The branch is currently closed. Please check the official website for the status of each building.

Question 9

What artworks are on display?

Accepted Answer

The main building displays many masterpieces of Western art including El Greco's Annunciation, Monet's Water Lilies, and works by Renoir, Gauguin, Matisse and Picasso. The museum holds approximately 3,000 pieces including modern and contemporary art from East and West, folk art, and ancient Eastern and Egyptian art.

Question 10

Can I enjoy visiting along with a stroll through the Kurashiki Historic District?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Ohara Museum of Art is located in the heart of the Kurashiki Historic District and can be enjoyed alongside the scenery of white-walled storehouses and weeping willow groves. Nearby cultural facilities including the Kurashiki Folk Art Museum and Kurashiki Ivy Square are also concentrated in the area, making it recommended to take a leisurely stroll over a full day.

Question 11

Can I take photographs inside the museum?

Accepted Answer

Photography inside the museum is restricted for artwork preservation. Please check detailed rules at the entrance or ask staff for specifics.

Question 12

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes' walk from JR Kurashiki Station. Located within the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

Question 13

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) *Hours may vary depending on the season

Question 14

When is the facility closed?

Accepted Answer

Closed Mondays (open if a public holiday), year-end/new year period, and closed during summer holidays. *Closed 9 February – 24 April 2026 for facility renovation (branch also closed during this time).

Question 15

What is the admission fee?

Accepted Answer

Adults ¥2,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥500.

Question 16

Is there a car park?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not have parking available.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Chuo 1-1-15

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