Since its opening in November 2003, the Shimodate Museum of Art has collected and exhibited works by various artists, such as ceramic artist Hazan Itaya, Western-style painter Shigeru Morita, as well as calligraphy artistTesshin Asaka and lacquer artist Isao Onishi. In addition, the museum also holds various special exhibitions, workshops, and art events. The Artelio (Shimodate Community Center), which is also home to the Shimodate Museum of Art, was designed by Yoshiro Ikehara (1928-2017).
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| Website | https://www.city.chikusei.lg.jp/page/dir004549.html |
| Collections | Hazan Itaya, Shigeru Morita, Tesshin Asaka, Isao Onishi, Fukuko Okubo, Nobuya Iino |
| Hours | 10:00-18:00 Closed on Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays (12/28-1/4). |
| Fee | Adults ¥210; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. On the 3rd Sunday of each month families with children free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. |
| Location | Location: 3F Alterio, 372 Hei, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki 308-0031 Phone：0296-23-1601 Fax：0296-23-1604 8 minute walk from Shimodate Station on the JR Mito, Kanto Railway Joso or Moka Railway Moka line. |
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