The Miyagi Museum of Art, known in Japanese as 宮城県美術館, is a prefectural art museum in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku Region of Japan. It is located in the Kawauchi Motohazama area of Aoba Ward, at 34-1 Kawauchi Motohazama, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0861.
What you can see
The museum's collection centres on contemporary and modern Japanese art, with a particular focus on works by artists from the Tohoku region. For visitors interested in how Japanese art has developed in this part of the country, it offers a useful and grounded introduction.
- Permanent displays of modern and contemporary Japanese art
- Works by local Tohoku artists
- Rotating exhibitions that change over time, so the programme may differ from one visit to the next
- A sculpture garden, which gives you a chance to see large-scale work outdoors
Planning your visit
The museum is a good fit if you enjoy a relaxed afternoon with art, especially if you like seeing a mix of indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture. Because the exhibitions rotate, it is worth checking what is on before you travel. For current details, the museum can be reached by phone at +81-22-221-2111.
Sendai itself makes a natural base for a visit. The city offers shops, restaurants and other cultural sites, so the museum can be part of a wider day in the area.
