The Glass Ceiling

We renovated the ceiling louvers to revive architect Tange Kenzo’s original vision. Now, depending on the season and the hour, the large space can be enjoyed in the natural light streaming from above.

The New Elevator

We have newly installed a transparent elevator with an open feeling, providing visitors with a new route to the exhibition floor.

Art Library

The previous Art Information and Media Center has been moved to the ground floor, transformed into a new, more accessible space. From picture books about art to scholarly art books, anyone can use the library resources free-of-charge.

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Gallery 8 and Gallery 9

Gallery 8 and Gallery 9 are two new galleries that face the Art Plaza and can be viewed without charge. Gallery 9’s glass walls even let visitors see the exhibits from outside.

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The Museum Shop and Cafe

Utilizing the comfortable area facing the spacious Art Plaza, we have updated our shop, which offers original merchandise, and our cafe, with its distinctive Yokohama ambience. Please feel free to enjoy the shop and cafe even when you are not visiting the museum.

Museum Shop “MYNATE”

Cafe “BASHAMICHI JYUBAN-KAN Museum Tea Room”

The Grand Stairway Area [Grand Gallery]

Inspired by the stairway landing that expands on both sides, we are exhibiting sculptures on the themes of Round and Square from around the museum’s facilities. It will be an area suitable for conversing about and considering the sculptures.

Originally Designed Furniture

Based on inclusivity workshops for people with various disabilities, we designed original, Yokohama Museum of Art furniture, intended to comfortably accommodate all people. The colors are selected from the granite used across the museum.

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The Lounge [Grand Gallery]

A new area has opened for enjoying drinks from the Museum Cafe and conversation while seated at originally designed tables and chairs, viewing the art and architecture.

Safe Spaces for Children

The Grand Gallery includes a new spot where visitors can shed their shoes and relax while enjoying art with their children. The museum now has three nursing rooms, one with a hot water server for baby formula.

Jiyu Area Continues from the Grand Gallery to the Upper Floor

The Jiyu Area stretches from the Grand Gallery to the foyer outside the exhibition rooms on the floor above. Everyone from children to adults can freely enjoy the space while looking out over the Grand Gallery. It will also be partitioned into workshop spaces and rest areas.

The Open Space Facing the Spacious Plaza

We are also installing tables and stools originally designed for outside the museum. Visitors can relax and enjoy the museum and the harbor breezes in the outdoor space.

The Big Square Bulletin Board

We have newly installed a Big Square bulletin board that can also serve as a meeting point. Visitors can see at a glance what exhibitions are underway in the museum.

Interior and Exterior Signage Renewal

We have renewed all our interior and exterior signage, deliberately designed to be easy to understand for everyone and to allow for easy additions and revisions. The key words are Change and Open.