First Exhibition Held at Koiso Memorial Art Museum after Reopening

The Koiso Memorial Museum of Art, Kobe (Higashinada-ku, Kobe), which had been temporarily closed since April 1, 2024 for museum maintenance, reopened on July 13. The first exhibition after the reopening will be “<Special Exhibition> A Journey of Picture Books: Grimm, Folktales of the World, Artists Related to the Museum, and Kobe’s Publishing Culture,” which will be held until September 23.

This exhibition of original picture book illustrations features 220 works and materials by 33 artists, including those living in Hyogo Prefecture. The exhibition is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages and to provide opportunities to encounter new discoveries.

During the exhibition period, curators will give explanatory talks and information staff will explain about the atelier (no registration required, free of charge).

Prior to the reopening, a special event titled “Operation Bijyutsukan” will be held to give visitors a sneak preview and workshops. Admission is free for all families with children of junior high school age and under.

Strollers are also allowed, and the renovated nursing room is open for use. The “Ryohei Koiso Works I” exhibition, featuring works by Ryohei Koiso from the museum’s collection, is also being held at the same time.

＜A word from the reporter:
An exhibition is finally being held at the newly renovated museum! We are looking forward to enjoying the world of picture books that both adults and children can enjoy.

Details

Dates

July 13, 2024 (Sat) – September 23, 2024 (Mon)

Place

Kobe Koiso Memorial Museum of Art
(5-7 Naka, Koyo-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe)
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Hours of operation

10:00 – 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)

Closed

Mondays
*Open on July 15, August 12, September 16, and September 23 (Monday)
*Closed on July 16, August 13, and September 17 (Tuesday)

Admission

Adults 1,000 (800) yen, University students 500 (250) yen, High school students and younger free
*Percentages in parentheses are group rates for 20 or more people
*Please bring your student ID or student ID book
*Kobe City residents 65 years and older 500 yen (please bring proof of address and age)
*Present your disability certificate or “Milairo ID” smart phone application Free of charge for those who present a disability certificate or the smart phone application “Mirailo ID

Special Exhibition Details

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• Koiso Memorial Museum of Art Official Website https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/kanko/bunka/bunkashisetsu/koisogallery/ehonnotabi.html