Iwate Museum of Art facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Iwate Museum of Art
岩手県立美術館
General information
Address	12-3 Matsuhaba, Motomiya
Town or city	Morioka, Iwate Prefecture
Country	Japan
Coordinates	39°41′36.6″N 141°7′29.6″E / 39.693500°N 141.124889°E / 39.693500; 141.124889
Opened	October 2001
Technical details
Floor count	2 above ground
Floor area	10,061.66 m2
Design and construction
Architecture firm	Nihonsekkei

The Iwate Museum of Art is a cool place in Morioka, Japan, where you can see amazing artworks. It's like a big treasure chest filled with paintings and sculptures. This museum first opened its doors in October 2001.

What is the Iwate Museum of Art?

The Iwate Museum of Art is a special building dedicated to showing art. It's located in the city of Morioka, which is in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. The museum helps people learn about art and enjoy beautiful creations. It's a great spot for families and students to visit.

What Can You See There?

The museum has a main collection that stays there all the time. This collection features art made by talented artists from the local Iwate area. It's a way to celebrate the creativity of people from that region. Besides the permanent art, the museum also hosts special shows.

Famous Artists from Iwate

Some of the artists whose works are always on display include:

• Tetsugoro Yorozu: He was a painter known for his unique style.
• Shunsuke Matsumoto: Another painter who created interesting and thoughtful pieces.
• Yasutake Funakoshi: A famous sculptor who made many impressive statues.

Seeing their work helps you understand the art history of Iwate.

Special Exhibitions

The museum often changes some of its displays. These are called temporary exhibitions. They might show art from other parts of Japan or even from different countries around the world. This means there's always something new and exciting to discover when you visit!

Want to Learn More?

• Official website: http://www.ima.or.jp/en/enhome.html in English