Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

A hidden gem in Fukuoka. The handout that explains each major art is excellent and helps me understand and appreciate the art more. I come from New York which is home to some of the most famous museums which just collect items but nothing like a handout that explains the art. This museum is awesome! I also went on a Friday and there was a free puppet show! I read that there’s an event every Friday night. This was the cherry on top.

I enjoyed this little Asian art museum. It’s just a few floors above one of the main subway lines. So super easy to get to. The focus is on contemporary Asian art, and it has samples from Japan, Korea, Singapore, etc. they also have regular shows. And there is a coffee shop in the space as well.

I am a little confused about some of the other reviews referencing 1,000 or 2,000 yen for entrance... Maybe something has changed. The entrance is very cheap. It is only 200 yen. I happily would have paid more than that! And I felt that the exhibition was wonderful. I really enjoyed my time here. It has art from all over Asia, there's not really art from Japan, with the focus modern art, a lot of which reflects political events of the past 20 years. I thought it was really interesting, especially the uterus man piece which I loved. Also, the cafe is completely adorable, and the giant food pillows you can play in are just as fun for adults as they are for kids! All the art is signed in both English and Japanese.

Great museum! I spend around an hour looking at the exhibition, which was very well constructed. It's definitely a quality over quantity type of museum, which I appreciate greatly. Everything is well explained in English and the pieces are all very interesting! I'd definitely come again!

Well curated, great place to bring kids to learn Art but make sure they are behaved and don't disturb other people. They have a coffee space which can pick books to read.

It was a good experience for just cheap entrance fee for this exhibition they also have exclusive art exhibition that cost a little bit pricey but if you love art that much you may try. It is worth to try.

Excellent collection of artwork from across Asia. I was impressed by this museum and how well they told the story of Asian art. The breadth of countries represented, including political, fantastical, and classical artwork was incredible. Happened to be there during an exhibit called "Animage," which focused around a long running magazine (started in 1978), also well known for publishing Miyazaki's (Ghibli) work. The exhibit was heavily Nausicaa themed, and really interesting, going into a lot of detail about the artistic process. It was a nice bonus while visiting the museum. The limited season exhibits all seem really interesting from what I've seen online, but the real reason to visit is the wide array of artwork from artists throughout Asia that are on display. The main collection houses much more than is on display, so if you happened to live in the region, it would be well worth it to make repeat visits as collections rotate (special exhibits are also frequently changing). In fact, two of the pieces I came to see were actually not on display when I visited. Though a little disappointed, some of the other unexpected work I saw more than made up for it. The one thing I will mention, not a complaint, is that the entrance and ticket purchasing is not very clear. Since there are different exhibits and you need separate tickets for them, it could be a little more clear where to go for different exhibits. The information booth is front and center when you take the elevator up, but the ticketing area seems to be set up as an afterthought. Not a major hinderance, but it would be nice to have a clearer idea of what exhibits are where and how many there are, for people who want to see everything the museum has to offer. There is also a library and cafe, including a seating area outside the small gift shop for people to relax after spending hours on their feet in the museum! I would definitely come back here to see what is on display next. The curators have excellent taste. I actually forgot to take pictures of a lot of the museum because I was so engrossed.

The pieces on display were cool and contained a lot of history in them. There was also an artist's gallery that you can access for free! The artist himself was there and gave us a background on the theme of the collection on display. He even asked us for feedback and our interpretation of his art. I did expect more from the museum's permanent display since they boasted a collection of 5,000 pieces, but I don't think all were accessible to guests. The museum also has a library where you can relax and read books. Perfect way to get to know more about different kinds of art and their history.

Went to a very well-attended Exhibition, entitled: The Miracle of M.C. Escher, Prints from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Meticulous art. Genius mathematician and geometric designer. Brilliant exhibition, busy with long line ups to get in. So glad we came. The Museum itself is on the 7th and 8th floors and covers a variety of Asian Art and special exhibits, such as this one. It runs from February 28-March 30, 2019. Worth a visit to this lovely, airy, modern museum. Have a variety of books and an active learning centre for children.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) is located near Nakasu in Fukuoka. It is located on the 7th floor of a tall building. The admission to view the permanent exhibit is ¥200. The permanent exhibit consists solely of modern and contemporary art around Asia. It is much more comprehensive than the Seattle Asian Art Museum as just about all parts of Asia are represented. It is interesting to see how different Asian art is compared to American and European art. There are multiple styles of art represented here. Even abstract and visual art. The museum also holds special exhibitions. There was a special Studio Ghibli exhibit that was going on when I visited the museum. A separate admission charge was required to view this exhibit. However, it did come with a free ticket for the permanent exhibit. The Studio Ghibli exhibit consisted of animation layout designs for numerous Studio Ghibli films. It was cool to see the layouts that were used to make one of my favorite animated films, "Spirited Away". I would not go out of your way to visit this museum. But if you happen to be in the area and have an hour or two, it is a decent place to spend your day at. You could perhaps make a museum day of it by visiting the FAAM along with the Fukuoka Art Museum.