Jiyu Area
The Jiyu Area is a public, free-admission zone situated along the museum’s facade.
Featuring the iconic Grand Gallery at its center, it is open to all and can be enjoyed at one’s own pace.
Note:
* The Japanese word jiyu in “Jiyu Area” means “freedom,” “as you like” or “without restrictions.”
Lounge [Grand Gallery]
![Lounge [Grand Gallery]](https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/wp-content/themes/yokobi-eng/assets/images/about/vision/jiyu-area/pht_jiyu01.jpg)
This lounge, with its round tables and chairs, originally designed for the museum, is the right place to look at works of art and the museum’s architecture, enjoy something to drink from the museum’s cafe, and chat.
Glass Ceiling [Grand Gallery]
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From fall to spring, the louvers are open, letting soft natural light pour in.
This vast space changes its ambience depending on the season and the time of day.
Grand Staircase Area
[Grand Gallery]
![Grand Stairway Area [Grand Gallery]](https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/wp-content/themes/yokobi-eng/assets/images/about/vision/jiyu-area/pht_jiyu03_02.jpg)
![Grand Stairway Area [Grand Gallery]](https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/wp-content/themes/yokobi-eng/assets/images/about/vision/jiyu-area/pht_jiyu03_01.jpg)
This area’s staircases on the left and right, with their round and square landings, are quite distinctive.
Here is a place to chat or become lost in thought, surrounded by sculptures.
Safe Spaces for Children
[Grand Gallery]
![Safe Spaces for Children [Grand Gallery]](https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/wp-content/themes/yokobi-eng/assets/images/about/vision/jiyu-area/pht_jiyu04.jpg)
In the Safe Space for Children at the foot of the grand staircase, parents and children can relax and enjoy picture books together.
The museum also has three nursing rooms.
Originally Designed Furniture
This group of originally designed furniture was created to be comfortable for all.
The colors were taken from the granite used in the museum’s architecture.
Glass-walled Elevator
[Grand Gallery]
![Glass-walled Elevator [Grand Gallery]](https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/wp-content/themes/yokobi-eng/assets/images/about/vision/jiyu-area/pht_jiyu06.jpg)
This elevator, with its open feel, connects the Grand Gallery with the exhibition floor above.
Jiyu Area Continues to the Open Floor
The foyer in front of the 3F galleries are also part of the Jiyu Area.
It is the space for viewing the entire Grand Gallery.
Gallery 8 and Gallery 9
Open directly to the Art Plaza, these galleries host free events and exhibitions.
Exhibitions held at Gallery 9 typically make use of its distinctive glass-lined space.
For current and upcoming Collection Exhibition (Jiyu Area), click here.
Art Library
This library’s diverse collection of art-related materials, from picture books about art to scholarly art books, is open to all readers.
Corridor
Facing the Art Plaza, this open area features originally designed furniture, offering a versatile space for public use.
Museum Shop and Cafe
With doors that open to the Art Plaza, the shop and cafe enhance the museum experience with a unique range of goods and light meals.