Overview
The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art opened in central Sapporo in July 1977 with the aim of serving as a comprehensive modern art museum that is both regionally and internationally oriented. In its role as one of Hokkaido's major cultural facilities and a place where anyone can enjoy and learn about art in a relaxing ambience, the museum is actively engaged in developing its collection, producing diverse exhibitions and educational programs, and carrying out research.
Collection
The museum's collection covers a diversity of genres, with a focus on five categories: art in Hokkaido, École de Paris art, glasswork, modern Japanese art, and contemporary art. Special collections include one of European prints from the Renaissance to the modern era; the Takahashi Hakushin Collection of late Edo period ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kunisada and other masters; the Egami Hisayuki Collection of Hokkaido ceramics from the late Edo period to the postwar Showa era; and the Tomoda Takio Collection of modern and contemporary Western and Japanese prints.
Exhibitions
The museum regularly presents collection exhibitions on a variety of themes, as well as special exhibitions introducing masterpieces across a wide range of historical periods and genres from both Japan and abroad.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Hours
9:30 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30)
Closed
Mondays (except national holidays, in which case the museum is open on Monday but closed the following Tuesday), Dec. 29-Jan. 3, and for rehanging of exhibitions.
Please check for the latest details in case of temporary closure.