Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

We really enjoyed our visit here. It all started with a programme on TV of how a ceramic horse had been restored. We were so fascinated that we wanted to see it for ourselves. We are not sure if the one in the museum was the same one but the detail on the ceramic horse was incredible. Don't miss the beautiful gardens which are accessed from the museum. You can buy both tickets in the museum. A lovely gift shop too.

Beautiful museum. The regular collection has a wide range of items. I went to the special exhibit of Egyptian collection on loan from the Brooklyn museum and it was very good as well.

There were no exhibitions to view on the day we were there however we did enter the gardens which was a very reasonable entry fee. The gardens were absolutely beautiful. We were free to roam around and there were some early blossoming Cherry Blossom trees which were lovely. This is well worth a visit.

12th September 2025 I spent my final morning of my Hiroshima trip here. Just right next to the Shukkukien Garden. I didn't come by the musuem yesterday as I have other plans already. Hence, I decided to come here to spend my time before I depart. Fortunately, they had a special exhibition for the 80th Anniversary since the Hiroshima A-bomb disaster. It was a roller coaster journey from pre-war to post-war. From despair and suffer, arises new hope for the future. We must never forget history, in order to not repeat the past mistakes in the future. Oh, remember to bring your student card for a discount at 310yen !! There are also mini art exhibitions downstairs too ! Lastly, there's 100yen locker to store your bags for the time being. You can get back your 100 yen once you return to claim your belongings.

Perfect stop for an indoor activity and I like how you can get the Shukkeiein garden ticket combined with the collection ticket

A museum that contains a collection of fine arts and by hence there was an egyptian exhibition that was amazing as well as the other collection..

A small art gallery showcasing local artist works in oil, acrylic, glass and sculpture. I was surprised to see two works by Dali and one by Rembrandt. Level 2 is general gallery, Level 3 is for special exhibitions which costs more. Get the combo ticket with Shukkeien Garden (which is a must see) and works out to amazing value. As I was the only one in the museum late afternoon I did feel like I was being watched like a hawk by the staff in each gallery room. Pay attention to the signage which shows what you can take a photograph of and what is prohibited.

Visiting early March 2025; Level 2 closed for exhibition change over. Level 3 Japanese 71st Craft exhibition was spectacular tho.