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The National Museum of Art, Osaka

As a completely underground art museum, which is rare even on a global scale, the museum's exterior design evokes the vitality of bamboo and the development and growth of contemporary art, and it has been designed to provide a more comfortable space for viewing art, including by creating a public zone that fosters interaction between people and art.The design was created by Cesar Pelli and Associates Japan.

Barrier-free
Toilet *1 can be
Nursing room *2 available
No touchable exhibits
Braille
Voice guidance *3 available
Multilingual information available *4
Rest space *5 available
Rental wheelchairs *6 available
No priority parking
Discounts for people with disabilities *7 available

*1: The multipurpose restroom on the B1 floor is equipped with facilities for ostomates (people with artificial anus and bladder).
*2: Please feel free to use the kids' room and nursing room located in the B1 entrance lobby. *Children must be accompanied by a guardian.
*3: Written communication is available at the information desk on B1 floor. Please let us know if you would like to use this service. *Pointing on a sheet is available.
*4: All staff can communicate in simple English (Pocketalk available). Pamphlets available [Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese]. Multilingual digital signage (touch panel type) is available.
*5: A temporary space is available on the B1 floor (please inform a staff member if you are not feeling well).
*6: Approximately 10 wheelchairs are available for rental. Please request one at the reception desk at the 1st floor entrance. Rental wheelchairs are free of charge.
*7: For collection exhibitions, persons with physical or mental disabilities and one accompanying person are admitted free of charge. For special exhibitions, please check with each exhibition (please present proof of disability).

Wheelchair users: The museum does not have its own or affiliated parking lot. Please use public transportation when visiting the museum.
Please be sure to check the availability of nearby parking lots in advance before using them.

Facility information

Nearest station: Approximately 5 minutes walk southwest from Exit 2 of Watanabebashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line
Approximately 10 minutes walk west from Exit 3 of Higobashi Station on Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line
Approximately 10 minutes' walk south from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line / Approximately 10 minutes' walk south from Exit 2 of Shin-Fukushima Station on the Tozai Line
Take Osaka City Bus Route 53 or 75 from JR Osaka Station to "Taminobashi" and walk about 3 minutes southwest
Business hours: Regular hours: 10:00 – 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30)
Nighttime opening hours (Friday and Saturday) 10:00 - 20:00 (admission until 19:30)

TEL: 06-6447-4680
FAX: 06-6447-4699

Closed days: Mondays, New Year's holidays, and exhibition change periods
*If Monday is a public holiday, the museum will be open and closed the following Tuesday.
・There may be other temporary closures.
Facility usage fee: Collection exhibition admission fee
General admission: 430 yen (220 yen)
University students (proof required) 130 yen (70 yen)
Free for high school students, those under 18, and those 65 and over (proof required)
*Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.
*Nighttime discount rates (applicable times: Friday and Saturday 17:00-20:00) Adults: 250 yen University students: 70 yen
* Free admission for people with physical or mental disabilities and one accompanying person (proof required)
*Free for members of single-mother or single-father households (proof required).
*Admission fees for special exhibitions vary depending on the exhibition.
*There is an admission fee for the exhibition halls on B2 and B3, but the public space on B1
(The museum shop and information corner) are available free of charge.

URL: https://www.nmao.go.jp/

Address: 〒530-0005
4-2-55 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Google Maps

Entrances and exits/pathways

1 entrance/exit

Door type: Automatic door
2 aisles

Aisle width: There is enough space for wheelchairs to move around
Directions: After checking in, take the elevator in front of you to the B1 floor

elevator

1 Elevator ➀

There are two elevators in the building.
There is a dedicated elevator from the reception on the first floor to the basement floor (entrance width 90cm)
2 Elevator ②

There are two elevators in the building.
There is a dedicated elevator from the 1st basement floor to the 3rd basement floor (entrance width 90cm)

Theater Seating

1 auditorium

Wheelchair accessible space: This varies depending on the event, so we will respond as needed.
Transferring from wheelchair to seat: None
Hearing impairment support: No
Wheelchair accessible space details: We will ensure sufficient space is available.

toilet

1Next to the elevator on the first basement floor

The multipurpose restroom on the B1 floor is equipped with facilities for ostomates (people with artificial anus and bladder).
Ostomate facilities: available
Multipurpose seat: Yes
Baby chair: Yes
Diaper changing table: available
Door type: Automatic sliding door (entrance width 90 cm)
Backrest: None
Warm water washing toilet seat: Yes
Direction of L-shaped handrail when seated: left side
Type of movable handrail: U-shaped
Curtains: None

Rest area

1. Passageway in front of the elevator on the first basement floor

There is a kids' room and nursing room located in the entrance lobby on the B1 floor, so please feel free to use them.
*Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
A temporary rest area has been set up along the aisle.
If you are not feeling well, please speak to a member of staff nearby before using the facility.