Ohara Museum of Art Announces Reopening Date
The Ohara Museum of Art, managed by the Ohara Foundation for Arts, will reopen on April 25, 2026, after a period of facility renovation. The museum was closed from February 9 to April 24, 2026.
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The Ohara Foundation for Arts is pleased to announce that the Ohara Museum of Art will reopen on April 25, 2026, following a closure for facility renovation from February 9 to April 24, 2026.
Exhibitions upon Reopening:
1-1. OHARA Collection Highlights - From the 19th Century to the Present
Exhibition Venue: Ohara Museum of Art Main Building, Rooms 1, 2, and 4
Note: El Greco's "Annunciation" will be re-exhibited in Room 3.
Exhibition Period: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
1-2. Special Exhibition "The Kurashiki Ohara Family and Chinese Painting"
Venue: Ohara Museum of Art Main Building, Rooms 5-7
Thematic Exhibition "Kojiro Tomita and China"
Venue: Kojiro Tomita Memorial Museum, Rooms 2-3
Exhibition Period: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM) *Kojiro Tomita Memorial Museum: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (However, the museum will be open on Monday, April 27, and Monday, May 4, 2026)
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Ohara Museum of Art, Ohara Foundation for Arts
1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-422-0005
FAQ
When will the Ohara Museum of Art reopen?
The Ohara Museum of Art will reopen on April 25, 2026.
Why was the museum closed?
The museum was closed for facility renovation.
What exhibitions will be held upon reopening?
Exhibitions include 'OHARA Collection Highlights - From the 19th Century to the Present' and the special exhibition 'The Kurashiki Ohara Family and Chinese Painting'. A thematic exhibition 'Kojiro Tomita and China' will also be held.
What are the opening hours?
The main building is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM). The Kojiro Tomita Memorial Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
What are the museum's closing days?
The museum is closed on Mondays, except for April 27 and May 4, 2026.