Primarily for works from the collection such as modern Japanese-style painting and works with local connections including crafts and Japanese Western-style painting.

Also in gallery 1, there is an area dedicated to introducing the works of the Japanese-style painter Ogura Yuki, a native of Otsu City.

Primarily for works from the collections, mainly contemporary art from Japan and overseas and Art Brut-related works.

Primarily for special exhibitions. Two rooms, to the left and right, accommodate a wide range of exhibited works.

This corner introduces various creative activities in Shiga, including Shigaraki Ware, creations by people with disabilities, and Art Brut.

This space along the Gallery 3 viewing route offers beautiful views of the garden outside the window. Visitors can sit on sofas and take a relaxing break through the exhibition viewing.

The lobby has been redesigned as a relaxing space that encourages visitors to enjoy their time at the museum. Includes a café and shop, leaflet and catalogue area, tables, chairs, sofas, etc. Eating and drinking is permitted. (Public Wi-Fi available)

A multi-purpose space for endeavors to explore relationships between the museum and the community / society through small-scale exhibitions and events.

Visitors can read books or take breaks with their children. Eating and drinking is also permitted.
* Please be sure to bring a guardian with you to keep an eye on your children.

Equipped with three private booths (two of which are for women only) that can be used for breastfeeding and changing children’s clothes, a diaper changing table, and a sink and water heater for preparing infant formula and baby food.