21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Concerts 2024

It's free and worth visiting, but it was quite small and got to see everything pretty quickly. I definitely recommend seeing the park and castle ruins close by! Make the museum your side trip and the park your main trip!

Fantastic Institution. Currently just public spaces open for visit. Museum will open in June 24 again. But still worth visiting, especially James Turell's installation is fantastic and open to explore

Especially good on the rainy day! It just 5 min. walk from Kenrokuen famous garden. Enjoy Nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, a city where the Edo period’s elegant culture blooms amidst modern advancements, lies a contemporary marvel that is not just a museum but a beacon of 21st-century art. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, stands as a testament to the future of creativity, drawing visitors into a world where art transcends time and space. Imagine stepping into a realm where the boundaries between the observer and the observed blur, where interactive installations invite you to become part of the art itself. This is a place where light, space, and perception play in harmony, creating experiences that linger long after your visit. Designed by the renowned architectural duo SANAA, the museum’s circular layout ensures no hierarchy of galleries, promoting a non-linear exploration of the vast array of contemporary masterpieces. From immersive digital environments to thought-provoking sculptures and beyond, each piece challenges your perceptions, urging you to see the world through a different lens. The museum is not just a collection of art; it is a vibrant community hub, a place where every visit reveals new insights and unexpected encounters with the art world’s brightest minds. Whether you’re a fervent art aficionado or simply a curious traveler, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, offers a unique journey through contemporary culture’s cutting edge. It’s a place where art doesn’t just mimic life—it energizes, it questions, and it inspires. Step into the future of art, where every visit is an adventure, every gallery a new world, and every artwork a conversation waiting to happen.

Lovely building with various exhibitions in an interesting very modern setting. Enjoyment will depend on whats on, but reasonable prices, great space and welcome made worthwhile for me. Handy lockers for bags and plenty of pace ti not feel crowded.

Interesting museum with lots to discover and many details. It is quite a popular attraction so best to buy tickets in advance, especially if you want to see the swimming pool exhibition (you need a special reservation).