Hiroshima Museum of Art

Circular museum in Shukkeien park featuring French Impressionist masterpieces.

Located in Hiroshima's Central Park, the Hiroshima Museum of Art houses an outstanding collection of French Impressionist paintings, including works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Cezanne. The circular domed building itself is a distinctive architectural feature. The museum was founded in 1978 as a symbol of Hiroshima's postwar cultural recovery and commitment to peace and beauty.