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Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto · Contemporary Art Museum, Kumamoto · 熊本市現代美術館

For an art break during Torichosuji shopping, visit Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto. Home Gallery has artworks installed in ceiling lighting and bookshelves.

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Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
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Visitor information

Address

熊本県熊本市中央区上通町2-3

2-3 Kamitori-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-0845, Japan

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Admission

Home Gallery and general free spaces charge no admission. Special-exhibition fees in Galleries I and II vary by exhibition. Events may change access conditions for free spaces, so check dated information.

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Opening hours

The museum opens 10:00–20:00, with last gallery admission at 19:30. It closes Tuesdays and around New Year. On Tuesday public holidays, it opens and closes the next weekday instead. Check dated notices for actual New Year closures and space-specific event or construction restrictions.

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What to see at Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

Ceiling lighting and bookshelf installations

Look at the ceiling and bookshelves while exploring Home Gallery. Both contain installed artworks.

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How to get to Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

Take an A-line tram towards Kengunmachi from Kumamoto Station to Torichosuji. BIPRES Kumanichi Hall is about a minute on foot from Torichosuji tram or bus stop. Use the street-facing escalator or lift to reach the museum on Level 3. Return to Kumamoto Station on line A towards Tasakibashi.

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Before you visit

Check October Home Gallery restrictions and gallery notices

There are notices for October Home Gallery restrictions and gallery works. For particular artworks or exhibitions, first check available spaces on your date. Events or construction may restrict free areas.

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Closed Tuesdays

The museum opens on Tuesday public holidays and closes the next weekday. It is on Level 3 of BIPRES Kumanichi Hall; use the street-facing escalator or lift.

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Questions about Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

Do I need a special-exhibition ticket just for Home Gallery?

During normal operation, Home Gallery alone does not require a special-exhibition ticket. Events or works may restrict it, so check dated notices for open spaces.

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