Oita Prefectural Art Museum

Upcoming Events (6)

Mino Swords and the Owari Tokugawa Family

Fri, 24 Apr 2026atAll day

Explore the Mino swords and the Owari Tokugawa family through artifacts and narratives at the Gifu Prefectural Museum. This archaeology/history exhibition runs through June 28, 2026, offering insights into samurai culture and regional lore.

Kaj Franck Retrospective: Timeless Finland Design

Sat, 25 Apr 2026atAll day

A comprehensive retrospective of Kaj Franck, the Finnish designer behind timeless modern craft. This exhibition, 'Timeless Finland Design,' showcases Craft/Folkcraft works at Oita Prefectural Art Museum, running Apr 25–Jun 14. A must-see for design historians and lovers of Finnish minimalism.

Masters of Swedish Painting from Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Tue, 28 Apr 2026atAll day

A curated selection from Stockholm's Nationalmuseum showcasing masterworks of Swedish painting, spanning 19th–20th century art. Housed at Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum, the show runs through June 21, 2026, offering an accessible window into Nordic art history for international visitors.

The NAM Collection in Dialogue: Reflections and Extensions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026atAll day

This Nagano Prefectural Art Museum show presents paintings from the NAM Collection in a dialogue of reflections and extensions, inviting visitors to rethink familiar works through curatorial pairings. The exhibition runs through June 7, 2026 and showcases thoughtful access to modern painting in a tranquil museum setting.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

Sat, 27 Jun 2026atAll day

Discover the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt as artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum travel to Nagano Prefectural Art Museum. This exhibition blends archaeology, history, and folklore to illuminate daily life along the Nile, on view through September 27, 2026.

Hello Kitty Exhibition As I change, so does she.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026atAll day

Hello Kitty illustration exhibition at the Oita Prefectural Art Museum exploring identity and transformation with the theme 'As I change, so does she.' Open July 17–September 23, 2026, this show blends kawaii charm with contemporary drawing in a bright gallery setting.