Otsuka Museum of Art

(Image: Scroveni Chapel)

This is a ceramic plate masterpiece art museum that reproduces and displays about 1,000 Western masterpieces held by over 190 museums in 26 countries from ancient times to the present day with ceramic plates. The viewing route is about 4 km, which is one of the largest in Japan.

A ceramic plate masterpiece is a reproduction of a work with a color and size that is faithful to the original painting on a large plate of pottery. Compared to paper, canvas, and earth walls, the color does not deteriorate over time, and the size is reproduced in full size, so you can see the actual masterpieces and enjoy the tremendous power and realism.

(Image: 7 "Sunflowers" exhibition rooms)

Appreciate world masterpieces with three unique exhibition methods

1 Environmental Exhibition
This is a three-dimensional exhibition where you can enjoy an unprecedented sense of presence that reproduces mural paintings such as ancient archeological sites and chapels as they are with the environmental space.

2 series exhibition
It is displayed in order so that the transition of Western art from ancient times to the present can be understood in the history of art.

3 Theme Exhibition
Exhibits representative works drawn by ancient and modern painters throughout the ages. You can compare the differences in each expression method for each theme.

(Image: Monet's Great Water Lilies)

As support for viewing, audio guides and regular guides by museum staff are provided, as well as various events where you can enjoy the charm of masterpieces from various angles. In addition, facilities and support for children and children with disabilities are enriched, so that a wide range of customers can use it with peace of mind.

(Image: The Last Supper <Before Restoration> <After Restoration>)

Starting with the masterpiece "Sis Teena Hall", the "Scroveni Chapel" with a solemn atmosphere, the exhibition room where you can see seven vases "Himawari" in one hall, "Mona Lisa", etc. You can experience museums around the world while staying in Japan.

※The photo is taken from the exhibition works of the Otsuka Museum of Art.