Toyama Glass Art Museum

With the grand vision of creating a “Glass Art City, Toyama” Toyama Glass Art Museum opened in August 2015. It was built in Toyama Kikari, a composite facility, which is also occupied by Toyama City.
Kengo Kuma, a world-renowned architect, designed the museum building. The exterior of the building resembles the ever-changing Mt.Tateyama and was built with a combination of different materials, such as granite, glass, and aluminum. The interior, on the other hand, makes full use of louvers that use materials from Toyama Prefecture to create an atmosphere of warmth and openness.
The Art Museum holds permanent exhibitions, such as the collection exhibition showcasing the contemporary glass artwork collected by Toyama City. In the murals of the display rooms and the library, there is the “Glass Art Passage” that displays artwork from artists associated with Toyama. Additionally, on the 6th floor, there is the “Glass Art Garden” that displays installations by the studio of the great master of contemporary glass artwork, Dale Chihuly. In special exhibitions, a variety of art styles are introduced with a focus on contemporary glass artwork after the 1950s. 
Facilities

Shop

Parking

Cafe

Library

Disabled access

Websitehttps://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/en/
CollectionsDale Chihuly
Hours
9:30-18:00
Closes at 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Closed on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and during the New Year holidays.
FeeAdults and University Students ¥200; High School Students and Under, Seniors 70 & Over residing in Toyama City, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately.
Location

Location: 5-1 Nishi-cho, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0062

Phone076-461-3100

Fax 076-461-3310

From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Grand Plaza Mae. The venue is 2 minute walk from there. From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Nishicho. The venue is 1 minute walk from there.