The building, with its white exterior walls and uneven architecture, towers over a vast expanse of land. The modern and delicate design reflects the inspiration of the neighboring “Sannai-Maruyama Ruins.
The ground is geometrically incised in a unique fusion of Jomon period and modernity. The entrance is lined with trees emitting blue light, symbolizing Aomori. The meticulous attention to detail and architectural beauty is mesmerizing to behold.
The World of Yoshitomo Nara and the Giant “Aomori Dog
The museum’s highlights include works by Yoshitomo Nara, a world-renowned painter from Aomori Prefecture, and the 8.5-meter-high giant “Aomori Dog. The pure white dog with a peaceful expression welcomes visitors in an octagonal space.
Areco Hall
The stage background painting of the ballet “Areco” by Marc Chagall is another highlight. The huge painting, approximately 9 meters by 15 meters, will strike you with its power alone.
The works are displayed in the large, four-story atrium of the Areco Hall, where visitors can view the background paintings for acts 1, 2, and 4 of the ballet “Areco” at once, featuring poetry by Pushkin, music by Rachmaninoff, and choreography by the great master Leonid Machin.
Cute cafes and stylish souvenirs
There is a cute café called “Four Cats” inside the museum. Visitors can enjoy the museum’s unique presentation, including a menu tailored to picture books.
Enjoy lunch and desserts made with ingredients from Aomori Prefecture in this brightly lit space. You can also find stylish souvenirs at the museum store. The museum has a separate entrance, so you can visit directly without entering the museum.
9:30-17:00
The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (or the following day if the Monday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
Permanent Exhibition
General admission: 510 yen
University and high school students: 300 yen
Junior high school and elementary school students 100 yen
10 minutes drive from JR Shin-Aomori Station
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Aomori Station and Aomori Airport