Art Library
The Art Library in HAYAMA is an admission-free reference library. Despite being underground, a wide window opens up to a magnificent view of Sangaoka. Why not further the experience of the exhibition in this tranquil and comfortable library?
- Business hours: 9:30–17:00
- Copying services until 16:30.
- Closed day: Same as those for galleries at HAYAMA. The opening days may change. Please check our this News.
Reading Room
Past exhibition catalogs of our museum as well as other national museums, books destined for children (picture books, etc.) and various art magazines are at your disposal for viewing.
There are also special documentation materials on display related to the ongoing exhibition at HAYAMA and KAMAKURA ANNEX.
Art Library comprises approximately 111,000 books (as of March 2024).
- The resources can be used only in the reading room.
- There are brochures of exhibitions and events at the entrance of the reading room.
Using the Library
Its resources include books and periodicals on fine arts, exhibition catalogs, and so on. The Art Library supports and contributes to art-historical research.
Copying services
Some rare or fragile materials can not be photocopied.
Black and white copies: 10 yen per sheet / Color copies: 40 yen per sheet
If you would like to take photos of our materials, please consult with our staff members.
Special Collection
There are also several special collections of art publications and documents which used to be owned by artists, art historians, and art critics.
- Yamaguchi Hoshun Library: Book collection of Japanese style painter YAMAGUCHI Hoshun (1893–1971), who had spent his postwar days at Hayama
- Yashiro Yukio Library: Book collection etc. of art historian YASHIRO Yukio (1890–1975)
- Nakada Sadanosuke Library: Book collection of art critic NAKADA Sadanosuke (1888–1970)
- Aoki Library: Book collection of art historian AOKI Shigeru (1932–2021)
Contact
Tel. +81 46 875 2800 (ext. 322)
Inquiry/Comment form
Some pages are only displayed in Japanese. Please see "Usage guide: Inquiry/Comment form" as reference.