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Shimane Art Museum
Shimane Art Museum · 島根県立美術館
At the Shimane Art Museum, see the collection exhibition and walk beside Lake Shinji. After the artworks, take a break or stroll along the lakeside.
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Visitor information
Address
〒690-0049 島根県松江市袖師町1-5
1-5 Sodeshi-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-0049, Japan
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Collection admission is JPY 400 for adults and JPY 260 for university students, with senior high school students and younger free. Groups of 20 or more pay JPY 320 for adults and JPY 200 for university students. Special exhibition fees vary; collection admission is half price if you also visit a special exhibition on the same day.
Opening hours
October–February hours are 10:00–18:30, with gallery entry until 18:00. March–September hours run from 10:00 until 30 minutes after sunset, with gallery entry until sunset.
What to see at Shimane Art Museum
From the collection to the lakeside
After viewing the exhibition, head outside for a lakeside walk. On rainy days, you can shorten the outdoor walk and spend more time with the artworks indoors.
Choose special exhibitions separately
The museum holds special exhibitions alongside its collection. If one interests you, check its subject and dates when choosing your visiting day.
How to get to Shimane Art Museum
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Matsue Station to the museum. We suggest 60–90 minutes for the exhibition, then a walk back along the same route. If choosing a bus because of rain or difficulty walking, check the route's service and fare separately.
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Before you visit
If you plan to wait for sunset
For a lakeside sunset, plan your visit around sunset time and the weather, alongside seasonal museum hours. You may not see the sunset on cloudy days.
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Closing days and exhibition dates
The museum closes on Tuesdays and 28 December–1 January. If Tuesday is a public holiday, it opens that day and closes the next. Special exhibition schedules may affect closing days.
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Questions about Shimane Art Museum
Can I store large luggage at the Shimane Art Museum?
Lockers beside general reception require a refundable JPY 100 coin. Larger luggage that does not fit can be left at reception. Bring a JPY 100 coin and ask reception if no lockers are free or you need to leave large luggage.
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