What other travelers are saying about 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
We really enjoyed our time wandering through the museum. The art is contemporary and different, with moments for contemplation. We loved many of the artworks that the museum was showing (inside and outside). The space, which is modern and beautiful, wasn’t overly crowded when we went. You need to reserve a time to enter Leandro’s Pool, which you can do at the museum if you forget to do it prior.
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While the museum features several permanent installations, such as Leandro Erlich’s “Swimming Pool,” it primarily hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.
Visits can range from 1-3 hours, depending on the exhibitions and interest level.
The museum shop offers a variety of art-related items, including books, prints, and unique design objects inspired by the exhibitions.
The museum is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and facilities designed to accommodate visitors with various needs.
The 21st Century Museum is a great public space to enjoy, even without going into the paid exhibitions. There are plenty of free areas to explore and lots of good photo spots. My kids especially loved the green open space around the museum where they could run and play.
Inside, there are art workshops for children, and the staff are very friendly and helpful with the handmade activities. It makes the place welcoming for families.
The famous swimming pool artwork is currently closed until September 19, so plan accordingly if you want to see it. Still, the museum and its surroundings are worth visiting for both art and relaxation.
This is a good museum. It has some interesting spaces and I saw a very good collection of photographs. It was also very lively. It was an enjoyable way to spend some time in Kanazawa, and it is close enough to the nearby gardens that it is possible to combine it into a nice day with both outdoor and indoor activities.
It was a little confusing to buy tickets for. We ended up with tickets to a display the had on and not to the museum itself. The displays out side are good and loved the pool but if you want a dip[ go underneath] you have to reserve in advance.
Beautiful museum inside out. You can visit a lot of exhibitions without going into the paid area. A large part of the museum is public, almost like a community center. This includes an art library, a cafe and children’s area. Even some of the bathrooms have art.
