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Shimane Art Museum
Shimane Art Museum · 島根県立美術館
See Shimane Art Museum’s collections and walk beside Lake Shinji. After viewing the art, relax by the lake or take a walk.
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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
Location on the mapAdmission
Collections: adults 400 yen; university students 260; high-school students and younger free. Groups of 20 or more: adults 320, university students 200. Special-exhibition prices vary; collections cost half price when viewed alongside a special exhibition on the same day.
Opening hours
In October–February, the museum opens 10:00–18:30, with gallery admission until 18:00. In March–September, it opens at 10:00 and closes 30 minutes after sunset, with gallery admission until sunset.
What to see at Shimane Art Museum
From collections to the lakeside
After the exhibitions, head outside for a lakeside walk. In rain, shorten the walk and spend more time with indoor art.
Choose special exhibitions separately
Special exhibitions run alongside the collections. Check the content and dates of any show you want to see before choosing your visit.
How to get to Shimane Art Museum
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Matsue. Allow a suggested 60–90 minutes for viewing, then return to the station by the same route. If choosing a bus in rain or because walking is difficult, check its fare and timetable separately.
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Before you visit
If you want to wait for sunset
For sunset by the lake, plan your visit around sunset time and the weather. Check seasonal museum hours too. Cloudy weather may obscure the sunset.
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Closures and exhibition dates
The museum closes on Tuesdays and 28 December–1 January. If Tuesday is a public holiday, the museum opens that day and closes the next day. Exhibition schedules may change closures.
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Questions about Shimane Art Museum
Can I store large luggage at Shimane Art Museum?
Lockers beside general reception take a refundable 100-yen coin. Larger bags that do not fit can be left at reception. Bring a 100-yen coin; ask reception if lockers are full or you have large items.
Official sources
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