• Matsumoto Shunsuke《Cityscape》1940

  • Matsumoto Shunsuke《Cityscape》1940

  • Robert Delaunay《Woman with Umbrella or the Parisian Lady》1913

  • Robert Delaunay《Woman with Umbrella or the Parisian Lady》1913

  • Vilhelm Hammershøi《Woman Reading in Sunlight, Strandgade 30》1900

  • Vilhelm Hammershøi《Woman Reading in Sunlight, Strandgade 30》1900

  • Morris Louis《Beth Zayin》1959

  • Morris Louis《Beth Zayin》1959

  • Claude Monet《Water Lilies》1907

  • Claude Monet《Water Lilies》1907

  • Roni Horn《Air Burial (Hakone)》2017-2018 © Roni Horn © Nagare Satoshi

  • Roni Horn《Air Burial (Hakone)》2017-2018 © Roni Horn © Nagare Satoshi

  • Gerhard Richter《Abstract Painting (649-2)》1987 © Gerhard Richter 2021 (05102021)

  • Gerhard Richter《Abstract Painting (649-2)》1987 © Gerhard Richter 2021 (05102021)

  • Matsumoto Shunsuke《Cityscape》1940

20TH ANNIVERSARY GREETING

It is our great hope that you will enjoy a rich and inspirational time at the Pola Museum of Art as we celebrate our 20th anniversary in September 2022.
We are taking a step into the future by making a full-fledged effort to acquire and display new works, in particular contemporary art, alongside Suzuki Tsuneshi’s collection of treasures.
We endeavor to make the museum a site of encounters that will provide you with a rich and memorable time, and a deeply moving and insightful experience. We are dedicated to presenting a host of projects with this goal in mind.
20th Anniversary News

THE POLA MUSEUM OF ART

Since the Pola Museum of Art opened, it has championed the concept of a symbiosis between Hakone’s natural beauty and art. This is embodied by the outstanding works on display, the rich natural environment, and the light-filled architectural space. The idea of symbiosis underlies every aspect of the museum.

FOR DETAILS ON THE POLA MUSEUM OF ART VISION

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An Inspirational Museum

We strive to create a place that will inspire visitors to pursue a more fulfilling life while attaining a greater emotional depth and sense of awareness.

Mission Statement

Today, the world is entering an unprecedented transitional phase. The joys and emotions triggered by art are certain to provide us with the courage and power to forge into the unknown. And the resonance between art, nature, architecture, and people promises to generate new narratives. It is our job to provide you with these inspirational moments.
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STORIES

“Stories” provides deeply enjoyable and informative content that presents the charms of the Pola Museum of Art and highlights from our exhibitions.
Here, we introduce some detailed aspects of the symbiosis between Hakone’s natural beauty and art, including the museum’s outstanding architectural features, and the wondrous environment that adorns the Nature Trail.

20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITIONS

To commemorate, the museum’s 20th anniversary, we are pleased to present two special exhibitions. Here we introduce some of the highlights from these two events, From Monet to Richter: Focus on New Acquisitions – The Pola Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition and Picasso: The Blue Period and Beyond, presented in cooperation with the Hiroshima Museum of Art.

20th Anniversary
2002—2022