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Shimane Art Museum

The Shimane Art Museum in Matsue opened in 1999. Its Gallery 1, the gallery of water-themed paintings, presents Western paintings on the theme of water, including works by Corot, Courbet, and Gauguin. Its collection is also shown in an online digital gallery.

Visiting

Opening hours
October–February: 10:00–18:30 (gallery entry until 18:00). March–September: 10:00 until 30 minutes after sunset (gallery entry until sunset).
Closed
Tuesdays and the New Year period (December 28–January 1). Closing days may change to fit exhibition schedules.
Admission (adults)
¥400 for adults (Collection Exhibition). Fees for special exhibitions vary by exhibition.
Access
About 15 minutes on foot from Matsue Station (JR), or 6 minutes on the Matsue City Bus Minami Junkan Line (inner loop) to the Kenritsu Bijutsukan-mae stop.

Checked on the official website on 2026-11-12. Prices, hours and closing days can change, so check the official website before you visit.

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Works in the collection