What other travelers are saying about 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
I visited when the main and special exhibition - as a student this only cost ¥800 which is quite affordable for an art gallery! I found the exhibitions engaging and I appreciated the information on each artist featured. As it was raining, the swimming pool was unfortunately closed. One thing I must note is that the layout of the museum is quite confusing - there isn’t a set route and I found it difficult to figure out how to access some areas, even when using the map. I’m sure there are some sections I may have missed. But overall, I really enjoyed the art, especially those featuring local artists of Japan!
Amazing museum. The building is spectacular and can alone justify a visit. Exhibitions will of course vary but the swimming pool is really cool. Advance booking (free) via museum website is needed to visit the swimming pool. There is a discount if you buy tickets in advance. The public area is local arts and craft. Museum shop is smaller than many other museums.
Modern art, photography and classical art exhibition in one dome. Access the pool attraction requires a reservation in advance along with your ticket and a ~20 minute wait if you book in time. There is parking available on site. There is also a cafe serving local noto beef, western and Japanese delicacies. And top off with a garden.
There were plenty of interesting contemporary art on display throughout the museum and I really enjoyed how some of the works encouraged interaction from the visitors, allowing you to truly experience the artwork as you're formulating your individual interpretations. Aside from the exhibitions themselves, there are also a few installations scattered around the exterior of the museum for you to explore. As it's a relatively popular location, expect a short wait before procuring your tickets.
If you're looking to go into the pool, do come early to reserve a slot as is pretty popular with a relatively long wait time.
Found myself there during golden week, and it was more crowded than I expected, but the art-viewing experience was still fairly comfortable. The gift store however was bursting at its seams.
For the entrance fee of 1200 yen, I thought it was a little underwhelming. Yes there were big names like anish kapoor and James turrell, but the selected works weren't particularly inspiring. Also, I didn't realise you had to register in advance to enter the swimming pool by Leandro Erlich - and of course it was fully registered.
The outdoor area did have several public artworks which seemed to be a hit with children.
