Floor Guide ｜ Main Building

Floor Guide Map｜Main Building｜The Churyo Sato Gallery + The Kenmin Gallery｜Gardens etc.

Main Building

Entrance Hall

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Jean ARP (1887-1966) "Torse-Feuille"

The major characteristic ot the entrance is that it is located in the center of the entire museum complex. The exhibition rooms, studios, lecture hall and library are located in positions that radiate from the entrance which acts as an origin. Tickets are required to enter the exhibition rooms but all other facilities including the gardens are excessible with no admission charge.

The entrance hall is used for opening ceremonies for special exhibits, museum concerts and other special events.

Gallery (1-4)

Gallery 1, Permanent exhibition

Gallery 3, Special exhibition "The Vienna Secession 1898-1918" 2001

There are four exhibition rooms in the main building.

Galleries 1 and 2 (1st floor) are usually for exhibition of works from the Museum's permanent collection. Works are changed four times a year. 120-150 works are displayed during a period chosen from the parmanent collection.

Studios

Studio 1

Studio 2

The Studios are available for use by anyone, at anytime while the Museum is open. There are two studios. Studio 1 is designed for work where noise and/or dust is produced. Studio 2 is for work where neither are involved. An equipment room and a terrace that can be used as a workspace are also part of the Studios. Videos and written materials concerning past workshops are also available here for viewing.

REGULAR USAGE

Open atelier = Workspace

If one has definite plans as to what one wants to create, the Studios are well-equip with various tools and equipment in helpinq to actualize these plans. Materials are not included.

Open discussion = A place to talk

For those who are interested in using the Studios, the Museum staff will begin by first listening to your plans. The Museum staff is always willing to listen to, as well as discuss anything pertaining to "art" or the "art museum". The staff will try to help with questions and/or problems pertaining to not only the creative process but from the way to use the Studios to eduacational activities.

SPECIAL USAGE

The Studios are also used for lectures and/or classes open to the public by specialists not part of the museum staff.

Participation is limited so applications are sometimes necessary. Dates, lectures and themes can be found in homepages "News Update" or "Museum News".