Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Such a fantastic museum with a lovely staff! They had an excellent exhibition on public space and remembrance I highly recommend. The main collection is great as well. They have detailed, insightful information on their collection in both Japanese and English. The building itself is also a work of art. If you don't want to climb the hill to it, there is a series of escalators you can take to it that starts near a Bookoff.

We were delighted to find this, up and out of the way in the park. A nice mix of modern and more accessible artwork. Friendly, peaceful and inspiring.

Visited on public holiday and still not crowded. Entrance fee ¥350. Sometimes there’s other exhibition that need different fee to pay. (I didn’t go there so I just bought the normal ¥350). They close on monday so better to check the website to confirm before visiting. The place is so nice and I could see the city from up here). I haven’t tried the cafe yet, so maybe next time

I went to see the Perfume Costume Exhibition. It was amazing! The museum itself has a nice staff and is equipped with everything you might need. The facilities are modern and nice. Loved it!

Newly reopened in 2023 after 2 years of renovation & the first exhibit until 6/18 is documenting the process of renewal and the things they kept, updates and how they carefully moved the artwork before and moved it back after. Fantastic outdoor sculpture to explore and lovely tree-filled spaces all around. Cafe is also lovely and sources from local farmers, bakers and fruit shops for a sustainable and high-quality focus on health and support of local Economy as well as less use of plastics and single-use waste than a typical cafe. Vegan and vegetarian friendly as well as a pairing suggestion with wine for each dish and intro of local producers in a stylish mag menu. Barrier free wheelchair and stroller accessible.

MOCA allowed me to absorb the history of Hiroshima from an aesthetic millieu that helped me grasp the heart of the community and its reinvention in a unique way. Placed a bit off in nature, elevated by mountain energy, the journey getting to the museum itself helps a traveler have a breather, and an aerial view from which to take in Hiroshima city and its surrounds. Part of the exhibition is always changing so it's definitely a place to visit and revisit. The collection of art is relevant, hosting a variety of local and international wonders. This was one of my top favorite places on my sojourn. Recommend.

Such a nice museum. I came on a Wednesday afternoon with minimal people around and it was such a vibe. Beautiful curated exhibits and so cheap for what you get to experience. They don't allow photos for most of the exhibits but the standout was a recreation of the Atomic Bomb Dome, but recreated as a child jungle gym. Poignant and really impactful. Fantastic modern art muaeuy

Great building and nice views of the city from the terrace with Moore's sculpture. We visited only the permanent exhibition, which was quite short and mostly hosting local artists. Would definitely advise a visit but it's not unmissable.