The building was designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, a founder of the Japanese Metabolism architectural movement.
The museum's permanent collection includes significant works by Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Giorgio de Chirico.
A direct pedestrian bridge connects the museum's third floor to the adjacent Shukkeien Garden.
The museum collection specifically prioritizes the preservation of art created by Hiroshima-born artists or those with deep ties to the prefecture.
The site hosts an annual 'Art and Food' collaborative event linking local artistic themes with regional culinary history.
The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum features a permanent collection of over 5,000 works, emphasizing both historical Japanese artifacts and modern international art. The museum is renowned for its collection of works by local Hiroshima artists and surrealist paintings by European masters. It is uniquely connected to the Shukkeien Garden, a historic site originally constructed in 1620. The museum architecture focuses on creating a seamless visual transition between indoor galleries and the outdoor landscape. Rotating special exhibitions are hosted regularly throughout the year in dedicated gallery spaces. The building underwent a significant renovation in the mid-1990s to integrate its current design with the adjacent park. It serves as a regional hub for art education and cultural research in Hiroshima. The facility includes a museum shop and an onsite restaurant with views of the garden.
The third-floor glass windows overlooking the Shukkeien Garden, or the stone bridge within the garden itself.
Purchase a combination ticket that includes admission to the adjacent Shukkeien Garden to save on entry fees.
Visit the museum's third-floor observation area for a framed, elevated view of the historic garden.
Check the official website's exhibition calendar before visiting to see if a temporary exhibit aligns with your interests.
Do not rush through the galleries without allocating time to walk the connected garden paths.
Closed on Mondays. If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum remains open and closes on the following Tuesday. Closed for several days during the year-end and New Year period.
Maintain a quiet volume in the galleries; no flash photography in exhibition rooms.
