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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

金沢21世紀美術館

Hirosaka, Central Kanazawa · near Hirosaka/Korinbo (Kanazawa Loop Bus stop)

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa in Hirosaka, Central Kanazawa. A round glass museum built for play: kids can peer up through the illusion of Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool, run between the free outdoor artworks and climb into interactive installations.

Why children love it: A round glass museum built for play: kids can peer up through the illusion of Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool, run between the free outdoor artworks and climb into interactive installations.

Honest drawbacks: The paid special exhibitions can be very busy and the Swimming Pool underground space is limited to short timed visits, so queues form at peak times.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1.5h
Opening hours
Exhibition zone 10:00-18:00 (Fri/Sat to 20:00); public zone open longer. Closed 27 Dec-1 Jan.
Price
The public zone (including outdoor art) is free; the exhibition galleries and Leandro Erlich's 'Swimming Pool' installation need a paid ticket (price varies by exhibition). Same-day Swimming Pool reservations are taken at the museum.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok

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