21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/29 01:00 – 2026/06/29
- Where
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art（1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa）
- City
- Kanazawa
- Getting there
- Bus from Kanazawa Stn to Korinbo / Hirosaka
- Price
- Free public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Bus from Kanazawa Stn to Korinbo / Hirosaka Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Free public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, families, date night
Highlights
- Leandro Erlich's optical Swimming Pool
- Round building with no front or back
- Family-friendly interactive works
Background & story
Opened in 2004, this SANAA-designed museum was conceived as an open "park" for the city, welcoming visitors from all sides.
Good to know
Pair it with nearby Kenrokuen Garden — they're a short walk apart.