Closure of the Niki Museum from Sept. 1 The Niki Museum was closed for an indefinite period from Monday, September 1, 2009. Thank you very much for your support you have shown us over the years. When there is a new development regarding the re-opening of the museum, we will let you know on this website. So please check us regularly.

	The Niki Museum, a unique museum that collects only works by the world-famous artist Niki de Saint Phalle, opened in Nasu, Japan, in 1994. We hope to introduce the Museum, its collection and the artist's spirit to as many people as possible. Your comment on this page is very welcome.

	Special Closing Exhibition July 18, 2009 - August 31, 2009
	To express our deepest gratitude to you for your long years of support, we are holding a special closing exhibition titled "Niki and Yoko:  Memorial Exhibition". The exhibition will follow Niki de Saint Phalle's life and art, as well as the history of Niki Museum with Niki's works and photographs.

	April 12, 2008 "Tarot Garden" photograph exhibition is being held.
	"Tarot Garden" photograph exhibition has been done in this pavilion since April 12, 2008. The dream utopia that Niki produced in Italy and Tuscany disregarding it during the remainder is taken a picture, and exhibited vividly. Please see this chance by all means without overlooking.

Change in HOURS of ADMISSION and information at period of closing the museum of winter

This pavilion will install the period of closing the museum of winter. Please see the user's guide in detail.

Niki de Saint Phalle Receives the Praemium Imperial Prize The World Pays Respect to Niki's Great Accomplishment

On July 2000, it was announced at the Tate Modern Museum in London that Niki de Saint Phalle, whose works are exhibited in Niki Museum, was to receive the 12th Praemium Imperial Prize (Sculpture Category) sponsored by the Japan Art Association (Prince Masahito Hitachi Governor). Please have a look at the article that reports this honor.

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Musuum Catalogue om Sale

The Museum Catalogue, which came out in summer, '98, will guide you to Niki de Saint Phlle's world full of joy and surprise. The museum director intorduces the main exhibits of the museum as well as the important works from the past along with the artist's biography. It is on sale at the Museum and bookstores. The text is in Japanese.

Niki de Saint Phalle (Niki Do San Faru) Price 4,620yen (Including tax) Size 197mm x 240mm, 150 pages Published by the Niki Museum Distributed by the Bijutsu Syuppan-sha

Autumn Season at the Museum

Rich Nature surrounds the Niki Museum. Wild azaleas in mid-May, and the red autumn leaves from October to November are the pride of our museum garden. Please come to enjoy the flaming autumn leaves. We are waiting for your visit.