Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum — Attraction in Nagasaki

Nagasaki (Japanese: 長崎, "Long Cape") is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan.

It became the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during the 16th through 19th centuries and the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region have been recognized and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part of Nagasaki was home to a major Imperial Japanese Navy base during the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War. At the end of World War II, the American atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Nagasaki the second and, to date, last city in the world to experience a nuclear attack (at 11:02 am, August 9, 1945 'Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)').

As of 1 June 2020, the city has an estimated population of 407,624[1] and a population density of 1,004 people per km2. The total area is 405.86 km2 (156.70 sq mi).

For 12 months prior to the nuclear attack, Nagasaki had experienced five small-scale air attacks by an aggregate of 136 U.S. planes which dropped a total of 270 tons of high explosive, 53 tons of incendiary, and 20 tons of fragmentation bombs. Of these, a raid of August 1, 1945, was most effective, with a few of the bombs hitting the shipyards and dock areas in the southwest portion of the city, several hitting the Mitsubishi Steel and Arms Works, and six bombs landing at the Nagasaki Medical School and Hospital, with three direct hits on buildings there. While the damage from these few bombs was relatively small, it created considerable concern in Nagasaki and a number of people, principally school children, were evacuated to rural areas for safety, thus reducing the population in the city at the time of the...

The Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (長崎県美術館) 🎨 is a modern architectural gem designed by acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma, beautifully blending glass, wood, and water to reflect the city’s port and cultural heritage 🌊⛴️. Located near Dejima, it features two main collections: one highlighting Nagasaki’s unique role as Japan’s gateway to the world 🌍, and another showcasing an impressive selection of Spanish art, including works connected to Picasso. The museum also hosts rotating exhibitions, cultural events, and has a rooftop garden 🌿 with panoramic harbor views, making it both a place of art and relaxation. A must-visit spot for art lovers and anyone wanting to experience Nagasaki’s fusion of history, culture, and...

Worst museum experience ever. A lot of the artists are unknown outside of Japan. Of course, I wanted to take notes or just capture their names, not the paintings. Because you aren't allowed to take photos of the paintings. Immediately, a curator came and said no. When I said, ok I understand, I will take notes, she's like you can't use a pen. This is like crazy extreme. So non ethnic activists can splash paintings over masterpieces. But when you are ethnic and you just want to research the artists...you get obstructions?? I just had to leave. I felt there was an undertone of class discrimination there. Lady, I might not dress it but my net worth is likely 3x more than...