News | Fri, Jun 5, 2020
1. When visiting the museum, please help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2. For the time being, only our permanent collection will be on display. The opening date for Inter+Play #001: Arts Towada 10th Anniversary Exhibition will be announced here on our website at a later date.
3. The Cube Cafe & Shop has also reopened as of Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
4. We may be forced to close again as the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to develop. For the latest information, please check our website or call us at 0176-20-1127.
Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
When visiting the museum:
・ Put on a mask before entering.
*If you do not have one, we have masks available for purchase.
・ Use the disinfectant dispensers available throughout the museum to disinfect your hands and fingers.
・ Use our restrooms to wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.
・ Keep your distance from other visitors at all times while inside the museum.
・ Keep your hands to yourself and do not touch the artwork, walls, or other building surfaces.
・ Please refrain from visiting the museum if you are experiencing fever or cold-like symptoms such as cough or sore throat. This also applies to the elderly and those with underlying conditions who may be at higher risk of infection.
・ If you appear unwell, museum staff may ask you to leave the museum for the safety of other visitors.
・ If you would like to visit the museum in groups of 6 or more, please call us in advance at 0176-20-1127. You will be divided into smaller groups to view the museum.
・ We may restrict admission to reduce congestion in the exhibition rooms.
Please note that the following work is closed to help prevent potential contact and splash infection:
Børre Sæthre’s UNTITLED / Dead Snow World Systems
Museum Precautions
・ Installation of disinfectant dispensers
・ Regular ventilation of museum buildings
・ Installation of barrier screens at reception
・ Thorough cleaning of public areas (regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces)
・ Use of face masks by staff
・ Use of gloves by staff
・ Thorough monitoring of staff temperature and physical condition before all shifts
*These precautions were established in accordance with the following guidelines. We also ask all visitors for their cooperation in helping to prevent the spread of infection.
・Japanese Association of Museums “Guidelines for Preventing the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Museums” (Japanese)
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Towada Art Center Reopening Thursday, April 12, 2022
The Towada Art Center will reopen as of Tuesday, April 12, following a temporary closure from Saturday, January 22, to Sunday, April 11, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Date of Reopening
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Our reopening will coincide with the opening of Arts Towada 10th Anniversary Exhibition: Inter+Play Season 3, originally scheduled for January 22.
Arts Towada 10th Anniversary Exhibition: Inter+Play Season 3
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – Sunday, May 29, 2022
Changes to previously scheduled events are as follows.
– Behaviour Problem Trio performances have been rescheduled for Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who planned to visit the Towada Art Center during the temporary closure period.
The Towada Art Center remains committed to ensuring measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Reopening of the Towada Art Center
The Towada Art Center has reopened as of October 1, 2021, after its closure in September to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who planned to visit the museum while we were closed in September, and we would like to let our visitors know that we are committed to ensuring measures to prevent infection. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Temporary Closure of the Towada Art Center (September 1–30, 2021)
The Towada Art Center will remain closed for the following period to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Dates Closed
Wednesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 30, 2021
The opening date for Arts Towada 10th Anniversary Exhibition: Inter+Play Season 2 has been moved to Friday, October 1, 2021.
Changes to the events scheduled for September are as follows.
– Curator Gallery Talk scheduled for Friday, September 10: Cancelled
– Performances by Behaviour Problem Trio scheduled for Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26: Postponed
New dates for postponed events will be announced at a later date as we closely monitor the situation and comply with measures taken by Towada City and Aomori Prefecture.
Please note that this temporary closure may be extended as the situation continues to develop.
An update regarding the reopening of the Towada Art Center will be posted here on our website on Friday, October 1, 2021.
On behalf of the Towada Art Center, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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