Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka (NAKKA)

Shocking architecture elements inside. We saw the surrealist Dali exhibit and it was just ok, not worth the price. But some other shows sound amazing. It'll depend what's on when you visit.

Great modern art museum with rotating exhibitions. Currently (as of January 2026), Surrealism and Sarah Morris. Each ¥1,800 for adults.

This massive building has no permanent collection. So you only see whats advertised. Interesting interior design makes it worth wandering around! The modern art museum next door is much more interesting.

Lovely example of good design! A lot of thought put into getting a consistent language throughout many elements of the building! Even the washrooms were like a work of art!!!

I attended the NAKKA museum a few months ago for the CAPCOM exhibit. I purchased a ticket and was led upstairs. This place had everything about the history of the company. All of its popular franchises were on display. Plus they also talked about the design process and bringing all of these ideas into a video game. They also had several interactive games (like motion capture) that attendees could try out. I had a great time here as someone that grew up on Mega Man, Street Fighter 2, and Resident Evil. I only wish I had more time to explore more of the museum.

One of the best contemporary museums I have ever visited. Spectacular large scale art, beautifully displayed. A must see if you are on Naoshima. Get there at opening time for best viewing.

Enjoyed my time browsing this museum. It seems there is no permanent collection? Smaller than I thought too. Some art lacks translation but I guess this is Japan so...

The museum is equipped with kids room. A very thoughtful space for parents and babies to relax a bit after seeing the exhibition.

The very first time I saw this gigantic structure I was immediately captivated and found out later on that this is Osaka's National Art Museum. What I like about this place is that it's never crowded and so you can slowly take your time to enjoy the work of arts. Also the Science Museum is just beside it , really convenient.

This museum was interesting. It seemed like it only holds rotating or traveling exhibitions.. I was just confused I came and they were showcasing Ryan Gander - These Wings Aren't for flying. And Ryan Gander - greatest story ever told. they charged it as two exhibitions. The works were very cool. After these two exhibits, I asked the front desk, if there was anymore? Like I thought in most other museums like MoMA or Met, they have special exhibits, and then regular exhibits. In a very polite manner, She said No, that's it. Location of the museum is 10/15 minute walk from subway station. In a part of time that seemed non-touristy. Look for the building/sculpture that looks like something out of star trek and that is the museum!!

Unlike the over crowded art galleries and museums in Tokyo, you can really spend sometime in front of your favorite pieces. Open on national bank holidays.

The art museum whose appearance such as the huge art object shows a lot of conspicuously in this neighborhood. I go to underground by escalator not on the first floor to enter this art museum. The inside is stylish as well as the outside, too. There is a place such as the first floor in the basement, and there is also an exhibition there. If you buy a ticket for a speical exhibition, you can also see the exhibition at the first floor in the basement. The special exhibition is usually in the room on the second floor in the basement. I often get a pair of tickets of various art exhibitions by lotteries or have them from acquaintances. It was the exhibition of overseas artworks. Only for 15 or 30 first arrival, it had an event to have a professional likeness illustrator draw a portrait of him or her for 500 yen. There were two likeness illustrators, and one was a teacher of the famous culture school, the other was the winner of the championship at famous TV program (they compete for a champion) two years in a row. My friend was drawn by the culture school teacher, I was drawn by the winner of the TV program. I heard the fierce incident that happened in the painter, while I had him draw my face. So I was at a loss for words. The picture was prettier than I. He certainly described my portrait of a bright expression in a pop style, though he experienced many hardships. Since it must not become the copyright infringement, I don't post the picture on this website. This is because it is a picture of a professional likeness illustrator. To an art exhibition, a lecture or an event is occasionally carried out. Mostly you should come on Saturday or Sunday after checking it in a website.