Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was one of the most important sculptors of his time. He was a protean artist who, in addition to his sculpture, designed and created conceptual projects, landscaped environments, earthworks, gardens, plazas, stage sets, furniture and lighting fixtures. The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum Japan is the fulfillment of Noguchi’s wish that his former studio in Mure be an extension of his museum in New York, that it be a place to inspire artists and scholars. The collection on display (including those on loan from The Noguchi Museum, NY) includes 150 sculptures, many of which are still unfinished. The totality is his metaphor for the world, an expression of "the notion of the universality of art, especially sculpture, or that which has to do with our environment". This museum preserves the working atmosphere of his studio and also aims to maintain archives which are open to scholarly research. We invite our visitors to experience and enjoy Noguchi’s world through his art and through his unique and timeless interpretation of those eternal verities we all seek. 2024.10.18. Important Notice from the Museum Change in Admission Fees The admission fees for the Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum Japan will be revised as shown below from December 3, 2024 (Tuesday). The museum has worked hard to keep the same admission fee since the museum opened in 1999. Due to rising maintenance and operations costs, however, we regretfully have no choice but to raise the fees. We appreciate your understanding. Cutoff date for current admission fee: November 30, 2024 Current Admission Fees Adults and college students = 2,200 yen High school students = 1,100 yen Junior high school students and under: free Fees include 10% consumption tax. Application of new admission fees: Tuesday, December 3, 2024. New Admission Fees Adults and college students = 3,300 yen (3,800 yen on the day of admission) High school students and younger = Free Fees include 10% consumption tax. Group discount = 10% off for groups of 30 or more Change in Reservation Method Reservations for Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum tours are currently made by return postcard, fax, or e-mail. From December 2024, however, reservations will be made using the reservation form on the official website. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. For reservations for groups of 50 or more, please contact us by phone. 2023.11.18. 2024 Calendar > Calendar Please inform us if you include a link to this Museum website on another website. Unauthorized reproduction of any text or images used in this website is prohibited.