Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki

Opened in October of 1999 in a rich green area, Ikuta Ryokuchi, Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki stores, and has opened the works that an artist, Taro Okamoto (1911-1996) donated to Kawasaki City to the public in the permanent exhibit.

The most facilities including the exhibition room are in the underground under the concept "Museum that fused naturally". On the ground, there are a place of recreation and relaxation for the citizens such as a park space that centers on "Mother's tower", a pond and a waterfall using spring water, a cafeteria, and etc. within the nature of Ikuta Ryokuchi. The permanent exhibition room overturns the concept of the museum exhibition of the past, and assumes a concept "Experience-type exhibition space" where Taro Okamoto's works can physically be enjoyed. The fully worked‐out means to make the viewers movingly understand the thought background of his varied works including paintings, sculptures, and furniture.

Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki also holds a special exhibition to focus on the various activities of Taro Okamoto, and a solo show and a group show of the contemporary art. The exhibition that competes with Taro Okamoto's art will be enjoyed if seeing together with the permanent exhibits. Moreover, the museum holds "Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art" which aims to support and celebrate those artists who succeed the challenging spirit of Taro Okamoto manifested in the making of creative works with individual expression.