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Yokohama Museum of Art

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The Yokohama Museum of Art is a premier destination for modern and contemporary art lovers. Located near the waterfront in Minato Mirai, the museum's sleek, modern building houses a permanent collection that includes masterpieces by Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and other 20th-century icons. The galleries showcase a range of media from painting to sculpture and photography, with a focus on works from the early 1900s onward. Temporary exhibitions often feature international artists, and the museum's open, airy design complements the art within.

Don't miss

  • View Dali's 'The Persistence of Memory' and Picasso's works in the permanent collection.
  • Explore rotating temporary exhibitions featuring global contemporary artists.
  • Relax at the museum cafe with views of the waterfront and the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel.

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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