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ISHIBASHI MUSEUM OF ART
ISHIBASHI MUSEUM OF ART ASIAN GALLERY
ISHIBASHI MUSEUM: 0942-39-1131
ISHIBASHI MUSEUM ANNEX: 0942-39-0124
1015 Nonaka-machi, Kurume-city, Fukuoka Pref., 839-0862
This Museum has been established at the heart of Shikobashi Cultural Center, sponcered by Bridgestone Corporation founder, Shojiro Ishibashi. It exhibits works produced by reginal artists such as Shigeru Aoki, Shigejiro Sakamoto, Harue Koga and others. Annex exhibits Japanese paintings, Pottery and Ceramics of Ishibashi Cllections. There are one of the treasure of country and three of the important cultural assets.
Open: Summer time 9:30 - 17:30, Winter time 9:30 - 17:00
Closed: Mon., New Year's Holidays
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Fukuoka Prefectural Museum
5-2-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka Pref., 810-0001
092-715-3551
The Fukuoka Prefectural Museum was established in 1964 to exhibit local arts and crafts as well as modern arts. The collection includes Hakata weaving, regional pottery and porcelain and paintings.
Open: 9:30 - 17:30
Closed: Monday and New Year's Holiday(Dec.28-Jan.4)
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Fukuoka City Museum
1-6 Ohori koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka Pref., 810-0051
092-714-6051
The Fukuoka City Museum was established in 1979 to exhibit modern art from around the world. The permanent collection includes Western fine art, Japanese modern art, (such as tea ceremony articles from the MATSUNAGA collection), images of Buddha and contemporary Asian art works. One notable piece is an overglazed enamel tea container by NINSEI. Special events are held several times a year.
Open: 9:30 - 17:30
Closed: Monday and New Year's Holiday(Dec.28-Jan.4)
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Tanakamaru Collection
Fukuoka Tamaya, 3-7-30 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka Pref., 810-0801
092-271-1111
The Tanakamaru Collection was founded in 1973 to exhibit the private collection of TANAKAMARU Zenhachi, founder of the Tamaya department store chain. I think his name is Zenpachi The collection includes ancient Karatsu-yaki, Agano-yaki, Takatori-yaki, Yatsushiro-yaki, Satsuma-yaki, Utsutsugawa-yaki, Nabeshima-yaki, KAKIEMON, Imari-yaki and Hirado-yaki. About 40 pieces from among the 500 collection are usually on display. The exhibition changes several times a year. The collection was shown in the USA at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Seattle Art Museum in 1980.
Open: 10:00 - 19:00
Closed: Tuesday and New Year's Holiday(Dec.30-Jan.3)
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Koishibara Pottery Museum
Sarayama, Koishibaramura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Pref., 838-1600
0946-74-2138
The Koishibara Pottery Museum was founded in 1961 to preserve and exhibit Koishibara-yaki. The collection includes ancient Koishibara-yaki, ancient pottery of the Kyushu region, as well as traditional Kyushu arts and crafts.
Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Closed: Monday and New Year's Holiday
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Akizuki Museum
695-1 Katakouji, Notori, Akizuki, Amagi-city, Fukuoka Pref., 838-0011
0946-74-0895
The Akizuki Museum was founded in 1965 to exhibit the private collection of the KURODA family. The collection includes armor, swords, kimono, pottery and porcelain, Japanese and Western paintings, and archaeological literature.
Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Closed: Monday and New Year's Holiday(Dec.29-Jan.1), Jan.10-11
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Nakama City Folklore Museum
5876-1 Nakama, Oaza, Nakama-city, Fukuoka Pref., 809-0034
093-245-4665
The Nakama City Folklore Museum was founded in 1987 to exhibit historical and archaeological works found at regional ruins. The collection includes Jomon and Yayoi earthen wares, traditional household items as well as archaeological literature.
Open: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed: Monday, the last Wednesday of each month, national holidays, and New Year's Holiday(Dec.29-Jan.3)
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