Renewal Opening of the Yokohama Museum of Art

The Yokohama Museum of Art first opened its doors to the public in 1989. Designed by Kenzo Tange, best known as the architect of the Yoyogi National Stadium and the Hiroshima Peace Center, the museum was one of the first buildings to stand in the new Minato Mirai area. Since March 2021, the museum has been closed for a three-year major renovation to improve its outdated facilities and accessibility and is expected to reopen on March 15, 2024. The same day also marks the opening of the 8th Yokohama Triennale.

The building will transform into a new Yokohama Museum of Art over one year, beginning full operation in February 2025. For example, a part of the free "Jiyu Area" will be open in November 2024. Complementing the museum's architecture, the new area will be decorated with colorful furniture, opening up new possibilities and symbolizing a new era for the museum. Simultaneously, Galleries 8 and 9, Citizen's Atelier, Children's Atelier, Art Library, Lecture Hall, Museum Shop, and Café will also open to the public.

All signs and furniture are scheduled to be installed by January 2025. Various signs and displays created over the past 30 years will be redesigned to be more universally understandable and accessible.

In addition, a redesigned logo, based on the original symbol from 1989, has been created to commemorate the museum's reopening. Once the completed museum opens in February 2025, it will host several exhibitions, including Welcome Back, Yokohama.