[2025 Fukuoka Attraction] Travel Guide for Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art (Updated Apr)

#Fukuoka Attractions 🕰️Opening hours: 10am to 6pm, closed on Mondays 📍Address: 15 minutes walk from Fukuoka Subway Tenjin Station 💰Average consumption per person: 200 yen per person 💞Reason for recommendation: Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art is very close to Hakata Harbor Tower and can be played along with Hakata Harbor attractions. The exterior architecture is very special, like a giant L-shaped, and the art gallery regularly has various exhibitions on display. This is an exhibition about film costumes. The exhibition's costumes are very medieval Western culture, attracting many tourists to take pictures🤩

#Fukuoka Attractions The Fukuoka Art Museum, an art landmark on Kyushu Island, is located on the green north side of Ohori Park. As an "art laboratory in an urban oasis", it combines modern architectural aesthetics, international exhibitions and local cultural essence. This art museum, which was reborn after a large-scale renovation in 2019, is not only a quiet space for thinking, but also an art gallery that travels through time and space. Below, we combine the latest exhibitions with personal experiences to detail the unique charm of this art museum. Architecture and environment: an artistic container of symbiosis with nature 1. Low-key modernist poetry The exterior wall of the art museum is based on red tea-colored tiles, embellished with concrete textures, forming a strong visual contrast against the backdrop of the park green space. The wide staircase at the entrance leads visitors into a creative world like an art stage. The interior adopts a high dome design, and natural light shines through the glass skylight, creating an atmosphere of a "gallery of light". 2. Outdoor Art Ecosystem There are many large outdoor sculptures scattered around the museum, including Yayoi Kusama's iconic pumpkin installation with black dots on a yellow background, and British artist Yinka Shonibare's "Wind Sculpture" - a dynamic artwork that uses fabric to simulate the shadow of a sail. These works blend with the park landscape to form a "mobile exhibition hall". Collection highlights: a collision of ideas from classical to contemporary 1. The visual revolution of surrealism The permanent exhibition area brings together classic works such as Dali's "Madonna of Porto Rico" and Miró's "Audience in a Gothic Cathedral". Dali combined religious imagery with melting clocks to create a dreamlike scene that transcends reality; Miró reconstructed the musical auditory experience with childlike lines and bright colors, showing the dual aspects of surrealism. 2. Hidden Treasures of Modern Japanese Art Kazutomo Fujino's "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" recreates the eerie atmosphere of medieval religious paintings with distorted human bodies and fantastical creatures; the Edo-period Buddhist statues collected by Yasuzaemon Matsunaga showcase the quiet power of East Asian aesthetics. Some exhibits are equipped with interactive screens to analyze the techniques and historical background. 3. Living Art: Continuously Growing Creations The "Living Mural" project exhibition, which was launched in 2023, will be painted year by year by Fukuoka painter Chichi Tanaka, and the three-stage creation will be completed by 2025. Visitors can witness the evolution of art over time and experience the “aesthetics of the unfinished”. Special Exhibition Surprise: Cross-Cultural Art Dialogue 1. Tom and Jerry 85th Anniversary Special Exhibition (March 2025) To celebrate the birth of classic animation, the museum launched an immersive special exhibition, displaying hand-drawn storyboards, original character designs and interactive installations. Visitors can take photos wearing the costumes of animated characters, or experience childlike interactions in the "Balloon Battlefield" area. The store also sells limited edition co-branded peripherals. 2. Light of Asia: Contemporary Art Exhibition (February 2025) It brings together Asian artists from China, Japan, South Korea and other countries to showcase the cultural collision under globalization. Chinese artist Tang Huawei's "May's Bloom" reconstructs natural images with oil paint, while Japanese artist Liu Xuri's African portrait series explores issues of identity. The exhibition will also host an online live tour. Experience details: a feast from vision to five senses • Art Bookstore: Sells Asian Art News magazine, limited edition art books, and Yayoi Kusama pumpkin-themed stationery. • Cafe time: The first floor "Hakata New Otani" offers light meals and soft serve ice cream. We recommend the matcha latte with chestnut cake. You can overlook the park view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. • Parent-child experience: The children’s play area is designed as a maze, where children can get to know artists through jigsaw games, and painting workshops are held regularly. Practical tips: a perfect guide for visiting • Transportation: Take the Nishitetsu train to Ohori Park Station and walk for 10 minutes, or take a bus to the Biburi-mae stop (3-5 minutes). • Opening hours: 9:30-17:30 (extended to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays from July to October). Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Closed on Mondays (holidays). • Ticket Information: The permanent exhibition is 200 yen (about NT$50) for adults and 150 yen for college students; special exhibitions require additional tickets (such as the "Tom and Jerry" exhibition 1,600 yen). • Photography Guidelines: Selfie sticks are prohibited in the Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin area, and some modern artworks have infrared sensors prohibiting photography signs. Conclusion: Find inspiration in silence The Fukuoka Art Museum is like a bridge connecting the past and the future. From the quirky brushstrokes of Fujino Kazutomo to the childlike pumpkins of Yayoi Kusama, from Dali's molten clock to the funny interactions of Tom and Jerry, each work tells a unique story. This is not only a place for art appreciation, but also an urban oasis that inspires thinking and heals the soul. It is a good place to slow down and have an unlimited dialogue with art in the breeze of Hakata Bay.

In the early morning, I walked into the Fukuoka Art Museum, a serene sanctuary of art located beside Ohori Park. The museum houses precious paintings and sculptures from ancient to modern times. Strolling through the exhibition halls, I carefully admired the avant-garde touches of Yayoi Kusama and the gentle brushstrokes of Kuroda Seiki, feeling the fusion of Eastern and Western art. Outside the windows, the shimmering lake of Ohori Park seemed to flow poetically with the artworks inside. In the afternoon, I headed to the nearby Nishi Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Fukuoka. Although it was not cherry blossom season, the park was still lush with greenery, occasionally dotted with red maple leaves, adding a touch of autumn warmth. Climbing up to the observation deck, I took in the panoramic view of Fukuoka City and Hakata Bay. The gentle breeze made me appreciate the harmonious coexistence of urban life and nature.