Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

What it is

• Opened in 1936 on former Sumitomo family residence land.
• Sumitomo family donated the land for the museum.
• Operated by Osaka City Museum Organization since 2019.
• Reopening March 1, 2025, after renovation.

What to see

• Main building designed by Masafumi Ito and Seiichi Kaijo.
• Building has one basement, three above-ground floors, and a tower.
• Main building registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property.
• Over 8,000 items, mostly donated by collectors.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.