Kanazawa 21st Century Museum in Ishikawa Prefecture will be temporarily closed for large-scale renovations from May 2027 to March 2028, it has been announced.
The museum, which opened with the aim of “creating new culture” and “fostering new vibrancy in the city,” has become a key venue for contemporary art exhibitions and programs. Under the leadership of curator and art critic Yuko Hasegawa, the museum’s collection has grown significantly since its opening. What started with 200 pieces in 2004 now boasts a collection of approximately 4,200 works as of 2024, marking its 20th anniversary. While the museum temporarily closed some exhibition zones following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, it reopened approximately six months later.
The planned closure is part of the “FY2025 Initial Budget” announced on February 25, which includes a budget of 96.2 million yen for the “Kanazawa 21st Century Museum Improvement Project.” This funding will be used to complete the design for the museum’s extensive renovations aimed at ensuring a comfortable environment for visitors.
In addition to the renovation plans, the budget includes funding for upcoming exhibitions, such as “SIDE CORE,” which is scheduled to open on October 18, and the “6th Kanazawa World Craft Triennale” in November. Other allocations include the operational costs for “Kanazawa Museum Plus,” a digital archive of the museum’s collection, and the “People, Noto, Art” exhibition, a joint project with the Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum and the National Crafts Museum.
Currently, the museum is hosting two exhibitions: “DANCING WITH ALL: The Ecology of Empathy,” which runs until March 16, and “Collection Exhibition 3,” which will be on display until May 11.
DANCING WITH ALL: The Ecology of Empathy
Dates: November 2, 2024 (Saturday) – March 16, 2025 (Sunday)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
Venue: Kanazawa 21st Century Museum
Admission: General: 1,400 yen (1,100 yen)
University Students: 1,000 yen (800 yen)
Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: 500 yen (400 yen)
Seniors (65 and above): 1,100 yen
*This admission ticket also grants access to the concurrently running “Collection Exhibition.”
*The prices in parentheses are for online purchases and group tickets (20 or more people).
*Tickets will be available for sale until 30 minutes before closing at the on-site ticket counter.
Closed Days: Mondays (except for November 4, 2024; January 13, 2025; and February 24, 2025), November 5, December 29, 2024 – January 1, 2025, January 14, February 25, 2025.
Contact: Kanazawa 21st Century Museum
TEL: 076-220-2800
Collection Exhibition 3
Dates:
February 1, 2025 (Saturday) – May 11, 2025 (Sunday)
First Half: February 1 (Saturday) – March 23 (Sunday)
Second Half: March 25 (Tuesday) – May 11 (Sunday)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
Venue:
Kanazawa 21st Century Museum
First Half: Exhibition Rooms 1–4, Design Gallery, Long-Term Installation Room
Second Half: Exhibition Rooms 1–6, Design Gallery, Long-Term Installation Room
Admission:
General: 450 yen (360 yen)
University Students: 310 yen (240 yen)
Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: Free
Seniors (65 and above): 360 yen
(The prices in parentheses are for group tickets of 20 or more people.)
Tickets will be available for sale until 30 minutes before closing at the on-site ticket counter.
Closed Days:
Mondays (except for February 24 and May 5), February 25, May 7
Art Encouragement Days:
Every second Saturday of the month during the exhibition period (February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, 2025)
Kanazawa citizens can visit the exhibition for free. Please present an official document (driver’s license, insurance card, or any public document verifying your address) at the general information desk for verification.
Contact:
Kanazawa 21st Century Museum
TEL: 076-220-2800
Note: The works of Rirkrit Tiravanija (Exhibition Room 3) are under adjustment and will not be available for viewing for the time being.
