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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