Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Temporary Closure of the Towada Art Center
The first case of an individual infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was confirmed in Towada on Thursday, April 9. Due to the unknown route of transmission as well as concerns about cluster infections and the severity of the illness, the Towada Art Center has decided to temporarily close Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, May 10, 2020. These dates are subject to change.
The opening dates for Inter+Play #001: Arts Towada 10th Anniversary Exhibition have changed accordingly. We will continue to update our website regarding the museum’s schedule after May 10, so please check back regularly. Our next official update is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, May 1, 2020.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to the Towada Art Center when we reopen.
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Precautions Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)
When visiting the Towada Art Center, we ask that you observe proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette to help prevent the spread of infectious disease. Please use the hand sanitizer that is available throughout the museum.
Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Warning Alert on Typhoon Hagibis (Typhoon No. 19)
The Towada Art Center is closed Sunday, October 13.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that Typhoon Hagibis (Typhoon No. 19) will approach Aomori Prefecture on Sunday, October 13. As we expect that the impact of the typhoon’s strong winds and heavy rain will be felt across the prefecture, the Towada Art Center will be closed on Sunday, October 13, for safety reasons. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Currently we are scheduled to be open on Saturday, October 12, and Monday, October 14, a national holiday.
*Open 9:00-17:00 (admission until 30 minutes before closing).
The museum is closed Tuesday, October 15.
However, we may close early or enact emergency measures if we detect impending damage in the vicinity of the museum. In this case, we will notify visitors on our website and via social media.
Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please stay posted via the museum website, the Japan Meteorological Agency, and related transportation outlets.