Miho Museumミホ ミュージアム
The Miho Museum, opened in 1997, is home to Mihoko Koyama's personal collection of Asian and Western antiques, with about 3000 pieces from various regions and time periods including Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Middle East, Gandhara, China, and Japan. Its striking architecture, designed by renowned American architect I. M. Pei, has earned the museum fame. The building, named "Shangri-La" by Pei, blends into the hilly, forested landscape with 75% of its 17,400 square meter space underground. The roof is a glass and steel structure, while the walls, floor, and exterior are made of warm beige French limestone, the same material used in the Louvre's reception hall.
Closed on Monday.
Temporary Closure: This location will be closed until , visit the official website for the latest update.
Highlights
Shinto / Buddhist art
Paintings / Calligraphy
Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations' collection
Ancient Greece and Rome Collection
Ancient Egypt collection
East and South Asia collections
West and Central Asia collection
Japanese Art
Opening Hours
10:00 - 17:00
Admission
Adult: 1300JPY
High school / university student: 1000 JPY
Children: free
Address
300 Momodani; Tashiro Shigaraki Koka; Shiga
Getting There
- 5 minutes walk from Bijutsukan (美術館)
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