Nishiwaga Town Kawamura Art Museum/Drawing Hall

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

This museum was built by artist Isamu Kawamura, who is originally from the town, with his own funds and donated to the town. Inside the museum, there is a large collection of works that Mr. Kawamura has been painting for 30 years, including large works such as ``At the Market'' and ``Distribution Day,'' which were selected for the Nitten Exhibition, as well as a collection of paintings that he has stored himself. . There is also a ``Drawing Hall,'' which displays collections and painting tools, mainly drawings by Kawamura.

Location: 190-2, Uenono 39, Nishiwaga-cho, Waga-gun, Iwate 029-5511
Business Hours: 9:00-16:30
*Admission is until 16:00
Closed: every Monday
*Closed in winter from early November to mid-April
Price: Yes 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Inquiries: Nishiwaga Town Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division
Phone number 0197-82-3240
Website: https://www.town.nishiwaga.lg.jp/soshikikarasagasu/kyoikuiinkai_shogaigakushuuka/1/3/4/851.html

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