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Shimane Art Museum
Shimane Art Museum · 島根県立美術館
At Shimane Art Museum, see the collection exhibition and walk beside Lake Shinji. Leave time for a rest or walk by the lake afterwards.
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Visitor information at a glance
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 costs JPY 400 for adults or JPY 260 for university students. Senior high school students and younger enter free. For groups of 20 or more, admission costs JPY 320 for adults or JPY 200 for university students. Special exhibition prices vary; collection admission is half price if seeing it with a special exhibition on the same day.
Opening hours and closed days
The museum opens from 10:00 to 18:30 in October–February, with gallery entry until 18:00. In March–September, it opens from 10:00 until 30 minutes after sunset, with gallery entry by sunset.
What can I see at Shimane Art Museum?
From the collection to the lakeside
After the exhibition, walk outside beside the lake. In rain, shorten the outdoor walk and spend more time with the indoor works.
Choose special exhibitions separately
Special exhibitions run alongside the collection. Check content and dates for any exhibition you want before choosing your visit day.
How to get to Shimane Art Museum
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Matsue Station. Allow a suggested 60–90 minutes for exhibitions, then return along the same path. If using a bus because of rain or difficulty walking, check the chosen route’s fare and timetable separately.
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Before you visit
If planning to wait for sunset
For a lakeside sunset, plan around sunset time and weather, and check the museum’s seasonal opening. Cloudy conditions may prevent a sunset view.
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Closing days and exhibition schedules
Closed Tuesdays and 28 December–1 January. A Tuesday public holiday means it opens then and closes the next day. Special exhibition schedules can change closing dates.
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Questions about Shimane Art Museum
Can you store large bags at Shimane Art Museum?
Lockers beside general reception take a JPY 100 coin, returned after use. Oversized bags can be left at reception. Bring the coin and ask reception if no locker is free or your bag is too large.
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- Official English hours, admission and walk ·
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- Museum FAQ ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Current opening and admission guide ·
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