21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
MuseumAdmission
¥1,200
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (Fri/Sat until 20:00)
Iconic circular glass museum by SANAA featuring interactive contemporary art installations.
Admission
¥1,200
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (Fri/Sat until 20:00)
Iconic circular glass museum by SANAA featuring interactive contemporary art installations.
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Designed by SANAA (Sejima and Nishizawa), the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa is a landmark of contemporary architecture and art. Its circular glass-walled building has no front or back, embodying openness. The museum is famous for Leandro Erlich's "The Swimming Pool," an interactive installation that creates the illusion of people standing underwater.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is located in Ishikawa, Hokuriku region of Japan.
The admission fee for 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is ¥1200.
The opening hours of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa are: 10:00-18:00 (Fri/Sat until 20:00).
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa was designed by architect SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa).
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is a museum featuring art and cultural exhibitions in Japan.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa was established in 2004.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa welcomes international visitors interested in Japanese art and culture.
Access information for 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa: Take the Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus from JR Kanazawa Station (about 20 minutes). Also accessible by Hokuriku Railroad bus to Korinbo stop (5-minute walk)..
Check with 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa directly for audio guide availability in multiple languages.
Key highlights at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa: Leandro Erlich's "The Swimming Pool" installation; SANAA-designed circular glass building; James Turrell's "Blue Planet Sky" light installation; Free public zones with art throughout; Proximity to Kenrokuen Garden.
Tips for visiting 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa: The public zones are free and open until late evening. Book timed entry for The Swimming Pool's underground viewing area, which has limited capacity. Combine with a visit to nearby Kenrokuen Garden..
SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa)
Leandro Erlich's "The Swimming Pool" installation; SANAA-designed circular glass building; James Turrell's "Blue Planet Sky" light installation; Free public zones with art throughout; Proximity to Kenrokuen Garden
Take the Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus from JR Kanazawa Station (about 20 minutes). Also accessible by Hokuriku Railroad bus to Korinbo stop (5-minute walk).
The public zones are free and open until late evening. Book timed entry for The Swimming Pool's underground viewing area, which has limited capacity. Combine with a visit to nearby Kenrokuen Garden.