Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

Name: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Address: 1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Located inside Tennoji Park, the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has been showcasing world-class Japanese and Chinese art since 1936. It is built on the former Sumitomo family estate. The museum was established alongside the Keitaku-en Garden, a scenic retreat gifted to the city of Osaka.

The museum’s collection covers a wide range of disciplines. Many pieces come from former private collections of Kansai business magnates, making for a uniquely diverse selection.

The main building houses special exhibitions and showcases National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. The basement exhibit rooms host public exhibitions by various art organizations.

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After over two years of renovations, the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts reopened on March 1, 2025, with a fresh look, improved accessibility, and expanded exhibition spaces.

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