Exhibitions
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura and Art of the Showa Era
From the Museum Collection
About the Exhibition
In 1951, the Museum opened within the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura City. Designed by Sakakura Junzo (1901–1969), the building became affectionately known as the “Kamakin (The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura),” and was later designated an Important Cultural Property as our museum.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Showa era, this exhibition presents masterpieces by artists shown at the Museum during that period, including Matsumoto Shunsuke (1912–1948), Chokai Seiji (1902–1972), and Yamaguchi Kaoru (1907–1968). These works are presented alongside archival materials documenting the building of The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura, itself regarded as a landmark of Showa-era architecture.
Information
- Venue
The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama / Gallery 3b
- Period
June 13–August 30, 2026
- Closed
Mondays (except July 20)
- Opening hours
9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
- Admissions
Adults: 250 yen (150 yen)
Under 20 or Students: 150 yen (100 yen)
65 and over: 100 yen
High School Students: 100 yen
Junior High School Students and under: Free
* Prices in ( ) indicate group (20 or more persons) discount tickets.
* Tickets of the exhibition “Unprecedented: Women Photographers from the GDR” also entitle to enter the exhibition “The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura and Art of the Showa Era From the Museum Collection” on the day of purchase.
* A person with disabilities and one accompanying caretaker are admitted free of charge upon presenting Disabled Person’s Handbook or an equivalent government-issued identification.
* “Family Communication Day” offers a discount for all group (except those aged 65 and over) accompanying children under 18 on the first Sunday of every month.
* For more information, see Hours & Admission.
- Organized by
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
Works
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Asai Kan’emon
Festival Ⅰ—Fox, 1977
Oil on canvas mounted on board
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Ushijima Noriyuki
Tanks, 1955
Oil on canvas
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Saitoh Ghiju(Yoshishige)
Demon, 1957
Oil on board
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Chokai Seiji
Terraced Field, 1955
Oil on canvas
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama -
Noguchi Yataro
Procession in Sevilla, 1963
Oil on canvas
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Matsumoto Shunsuke
Building, 1935
Oil on paper mounted on board
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Murai Masanari
Angel and Tobias, 1950/1951
Oil on canvas
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama -
Yamaguchi Kaoru
Kannon with Thousand Hands(Black Lady), 1957
Oil on canvas
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama -
Mukai Ryokichi
African Tree, 1955
Wood
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
Also on view
Unprecedented: Women Photographers from the GDR
More info