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Hiroshima Museum of Art

ひろしま美術館 · Motomachi

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art museum in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Hiroshima Museum of Art, an institution that stands as a profound symbol of the city's resilience and its enduring commitment to peace through the universal language of aesthetics. Founded in 1978 by the Hiroshima…

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  2. 2The Main Building: A Dome of Harmony

    The architectural heart of the museum is the circular main building, a structure that invites you to walk in a continuous loop of discovery. The central dome allows natural light to filter into the entrance hall, creating a sense…

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  3. 3The Impressionist Wing: Light and Color

    As we enter the galleries dedicated to the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, we encounter the true jewel of the museum’s collection. Here, you will find iconic works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas. …

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  4. 4The School of Paris and Modern Extremes

    Moving into the 20th-century galleries, the museum explores the vibrant and often tumultuous world of the School of Paris. Here, the collection features works by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Marc Chagall. …

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  5. 5The Museum Garden and Outdoor Sculptures

    The Hiroshima Museum of Art is often described as a 'museum within a garden,' and the outdoor spaces are just as vital to the visitor experience as the indoor galleries. Surrounded by a dense screen of trees and shrubs, the…

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  6. 6Simose Museum: A Contemporary Architectural Neighbor

    While our focus today is on the central Hiroshima Museum of Art, one cannot speak of art in this region without mentioning the extraordinary Simose Museum, located just a short distance away in Otake. Designed by the Pritzker…

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  7. 7The Museum Shop and Souvenirs of Peace

    Before concluding your visit, the museum shop offers a carefully curated selection of goods that allow you to take a piece of Hiroshima's aesthetic spirit with you. Located near the main entrance, the shop features high-quality…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our tour of the Hiroshima Museum of Art, I hope you feel a sense of the profound peace that this institution was built to foster. We have walked through the circular 'Dome of Harmony,' marveled at the light of the…

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What is Hiroshima Museum of Art?

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Key facts
LocationMotomachi
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates34.3987, 132.4581
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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