The museum collection includes rare examples of 20th-century avant-garde print movements.
The facility contains a dedicated 'Print Studio' where visitors can observe or participate in professional-grade printmaking processes.
The structure was designed specifically to utilize natural lighting to enhance the viewing of delicate ink textures.
It holds one of the most comprehensive archives of contemporary Japanese printmakers in the Kanto region.
The Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts is one of the few institutions in Japan dedicated exclusively to the study and exhibition of printmaking. Its collection features over 30,000 items, ranging from historical Japanese ukiyo-e to contemporary international print works. The facility serves as a research hub for printmaking techniques, housing a specialized library and a printing workshop for public use. Architecturally, the building is integrated into the forested Serigaya Park, emphasizing the connection between art and nature. The museum frequently hosts thematic exhibitions that explore specific printing processes such as lithography, etching, and woodblock printing.
The museum entrance plaza which captures the juxtaposition of the modern building facade against the dense park foliage.
Check the museum website for 'hands-on' workshop schedules if you wish to try printmaking techniques yourself.
Explore the surrounding Serigaya Park walking trails to view the seasonal flora after your gallery visit.
Visit the onsite library, which contains an extensive collection of rare catalogues and technical manuals on printmaking.
Attempting to find the museum via the main shopping streets; ensure you head toward the park entrance to avoid long detours.
Closed on Mondays, unless that day is a national holiday, in which case it closes the following day; also closed during exhibition changeover periods.
Maintain silence in gallery spaces; do not touch artwork; flash photography is strictly prohibited in exhibition halls.
