Rias Ark Museum of Art

Permanent exhibition

Records of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters
The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami that occurred on March 11, 2011 caused enormous damage to the coastal areas of this region (Kesennuma City and Minamisanriku Town). The museum has taken on a new mission of "conveying the damage caused by the earthquake to future generations and thereby contributing to the revitalization of local culture," and has been holding a permanent exhibition entitled "Records of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the History of Tsunami Disasters" since 2013. The exhibition displays archival photographs and disaster items collected by the curators since the disaster, as well as examining and examining the history of past tsunami disasters from multiple angles, examining their actual conditions and impacts. The exhibition will deepen knowledge of tsunamis and provide a place to consider the relationship between tsunami disasters and local culture, and the future of the region living in harmony with the sea.

◆Collection Art Exhibition
The collection art exhibition features approximately 70 diverse artworks, including paintings, sculptures, crafts, prints, and contemporary art, by artists with ties to the Tohoku, Hokkaido, and local areas.

◆ History and Folklore Museum "Ark Diary - The Rias' Life on the Sea and in the Mountains"
The history and folklore exhibit, entitled "Ark Diary - Living in the Rias on the Sea and Mountains," uses hand-drawn illustrations and photographs based on materials from the museum's collection to introduce the local culture with "food" as the keyword. It focuses on the history of the Rias region, which has been centered on fishing from the Jomon period to the present day, as well as various customs and lifestyles.

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Contact Us

0226-24-1611 (Rias Ark Museum of Art)

Address

138-5 Akaiwa Makizawa, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture

Access

[By car]
7 minutes from Kesennuma Chuo IC on the Sanriku Expressway
[For those using taxis]
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Open Hours
9:30-17:00 *Last admission is at 16:30
Closed day
Every Monday and Tuesday
The day after a public holiday (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
If Monday is a holiday, the Wednesday of that week
Closed for New Year's holidays and maintenance
News
The museum will be closed for maintenance from December 28th (Wed) to January 20th (Tue).
Fee for viewing
■Permanent Exhibition
General: 700 yen
University/Specialized: 600 yen
High school students: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 350 yen
Infants: Free

Group rates (20 or more)
General: 600 yen
University/Specialized: 500 yen
High school students: 400 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 250 yen
Infants: Free

■Special Exhibition
Set for each exhibition

Parking Information
50 spaces
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