Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
広島市現代美術館
Japan's first public museum of contemporary art, designed by Kisho Kurokawa and set in Hijiyama Park. Its collection focuses on postwar contemporary art and works on peace themes.
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1989 as the first public museum in Japan dedicated to contemporary art. Designed by Kisho Kurokawa, its roof draws on traditional Japanese storehouses, and a gap in the central circular plaza faces the direction of the hypocenter. The collection centers on domestic and international contemporary art since the war, with many works related to Hiroshima. Every three years, the museum awards the Hiroshima Prize. Hijiyama Park, where the museum sits, is a famous cherry-blossom spot with views over the city. A large-scale renovation was completed in 2023. Permanent collection admission is about ¥300, with special exhibitions charged separately. The museum is closed on Mondays. Take the tram to Hijiyamashita Station, then walk about 10 minutes uphill.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00; closed Mon (shifts on public holidays)
Nearby sights
- World Peace Memorial Cathedral
- Okonomimura
- MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima
- Shukkei-en Garden
- Hondori Shopping Street
- Hiroshima Museum of Art
- Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
- Hiroshima Castle