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Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum · 長野県立美術館
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum displays its main collection and works by Kaii Higashiyama. Its location east of Zenkoji makes it an option for art after a temple visit. Browse the main building and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery exhibition lists for the works you want to see.
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Visitor information
Address
長野県長野市箱清水1-4-4
1-4-4 Hakoshimizu, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture 380-0801, Japan
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The collection ticket for the main building and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery costs ¥700 for adults and ¥500 for college students and visitors age 75 and over. College students and visitors age 75 and over must show ID. Admission is free for high school students and younger, or visitors under 18. Prices change if one exhibition area is closed. Special exhibitions cost extra.
Opening hours
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with exhibition-room admission until 4:30 p.m. The main building and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery may have different changeover dates. Check both exhibition schedules if you want to visit both.
What to see at Nagano Prefectural Art Museum · 長野県立美術館
Main collection and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery
Explore collection displays in the main building and Kaii Higashiyama's works in the gallery. Start with the exhibition that interests you most, then visit the other building.
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How to get to Nagano Prefectural Art Museum · 長野県立美術館
Take Route 10 toward Zenkoji from stop 1 outside Nagano Station's Zenkoji Exit. On weekdays, get off at Zenkoji Daimon and walk about 10 minutes. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, get off at Joyama Koen-mae for a walk of about one minute. Routes 11, 16, and 17 also offer a three-minute walk from Zenkoji Kita. Check the stop for the route you plan to use.
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Visit tips
Closures and exhibition changeovers
The museum closes Wednesdays, or the next weekday when Wednesday is a public holiday, and December 28–January 3. Some rooms close during exhibition changeovers. Check the calendars for the main building and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery separately.
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Rooftop plaza hours
The rooftop plaza normally closes at night and on museum closure days. Visit during opening hours if you want to explore the rooftop as well.
Questions about Nagano Prefectural Art Museum · 長野県立美術館
Does the collection ticket cover both buildings?
The collection ticket covers the main building and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery. If one exhibition area closes for a changeover, the viewing areas and price change. Special exhibitions are separate.
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