Fukuoka Art Museum

Fukuoka

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Fukuoka Art Museum

The Fukuoka Art Museum hosts current as well as permanent exhibitions of modern and pre-modern art. Here you can also visit the Kids Corner, eat at the restaurant and buy something in the bookshop.

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address1-6 Ohorikoen, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
openingHoursTue–Sun 9:30am–5:30pm, Mon closed
phone+81 92 714 6051
websiteVisit website

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