The Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum
The Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum opened in July of 2003 as a branch of the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art. The museum's mission is as follows: to collect contemporary art works, especially those dating from 1945 onwards; to actively introduce not only Western art but also Asian art, especially from neighboring countries and regions such as Korea, China, and the Russian Far East; and to support artists who live in or have a connection with Niigata prefecture.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Address | Bandaijima 5-1, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, 950-0078, JAPAN |
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| Accessibility | From Niigata station, Bandai Exit Approx. 25 minutes on foot, 8 minutes by taxi, or 15 minutes by bus (Take the bus no.17 bound for Toki Messe/Sado Kisen, and get off at Toki Messe bus stop) From Niigata Airport, 20 minutes by taxi |
| Hours | 10:00 - 18:00 (Tickets are available until 17:30) |
| Closed | Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, Between exhibitions *Subject to change depending on the exhibition (Please refer to the annual schedule for details) |
| Admission Fee | Subject to change depending on special exhibitions and collections *There is no regular exhibition |
| Inquiries | TEL +81-25-290-6655; FAX +81-25-249-7577 |
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS 2025
Tanikawa Shuntaro EHon Hyakka-ten
January 18 - April 6, 2025
From the 1960s, a Japanese poet, Tanikawa Shuntaro has created as many as 200 picture books collaborating with various painters and photographers. This exhibition features about 20 picture books to introduce his great variety of creations, original illustrations of the picture books, videos that contain pictures and words in motion, readings and sounds, a giant picture roll and newly written installation works. This is an interesting exhibition with a popping-out world of picture books that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.
junaida exhibition “IMAGINARIUM”
April 19- June 22, 2025
The painter junaida (b. 1978) has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years for picture books such as Michi, “…no..”, MONSTARIUM (all published by Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers, Inc.). The artist’s meticulously detailed figures and backgrounds are part of a mysterious realm with European overtones. The books are highly acclaimed for their wondrous worldviews in which light and darkness dwell together among brilliant colors. Here, junaida, who continuously embarks on new adventures, presents his first major solo exhibition, which is also scheduled to travel. Enjoy immersing yourself in this imaginary world as you encounter more than 400 works.
Momoko Sakura Exhibition
July 12- October 26, 2025
Momoko Sakura (1965-2018) is a rare artist known as the author of the nationally popular manga "Chibi Maruko Chan," who also had many roles as an essayist, lyricist, and scriptwriter, and who continued to produce new characters and essays one after another. This exhibition will explore the charm of Momoko Sakura, who continues to shine even today, through the display of approximately 300 original color drawings and handwritten manuscripts.
TAHATA Akirako Exhibition
November 22, 2025- January 12, 2026
Tahata Akirako was born in Maki machi (From Nishikan-ku, Niigata Nishikan-ku). Her oil paintings, of which there are said to be fewer than 10, are layered with white paint on screens depicting organic lines and shapes, creating a unique sense of floating. In addition to a series of oil paintings that are considered her representative works, this exhibition will also display over 200 sketches, exploring the world of ephemeral images that Tabata captured.
Capcom Creation: Moving hearts across the globe
March 14- June 21, 2026 *to be confirmed
Founded in 1983, Capcom has grown into a global game software company. Headquartered in Osaka, the company has developed many popular game titles that have captivated people around the world. The exhibition creates an opportunity to gain new insights into the game culture that is the pride of Japan, introducing the magnificent process of how games come into being, as well as the creativity and capabilities of the game creators involved in that process. The exhibition showcases the creators’ proposals and drawings, graphic work such as the posters, interactive content, and cutting-edge technology.