Toyama City Glass Art Museum - Toyama City Tourism Association

Discounted online tickets are now on sale (April 20, 2026)

As a collaborative project between the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and the Toyama City Glass Art Museum, we are now selling an online-only ticket, the "Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art x Toyama City Glass Art Museum Permanent Exhibition Set Ticket," which allows you to enjoy the permanent exhibitions of both museums at a discounted price. 🔗Online ticket page

A sophisticated space filled with light and glass; a museum that has also attracted attention from the New York Times.

The building, designed by Kengo Kuma, features an exterior reminiscent of the ridgeline of Mount Tateyama, and the soft light filtering through the louvers made from locally sourced wood is striking.

Dale Chihuly, "Toyama Millefiori," 2015, H280×W940×D580cm, Collection of Toyama Glass Art Museum.

Find souvenirs to remember your trip at a stylish museum shop.

Enjoying a soda float in a glass from Toyama Glass Studio feels a little extra special.

A day of "books and glass" – leisurely exploring art cafes and libraries.

The Toyama Glass Museum is located within "TOYAMA Kirari," a multi-purpose complex designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
With its exterior inspired by the Tateyama mountain range and the soft light filtering in through the louvers made of locally sourced wood, this museum truly symbolizes "Toyama, the city of glass."

Toyama City boasts a rare environment in Japan where glass art is created, nurtured, and showcased, encompassing the Toyama Glass Art Institute, which trains glass artists; the Toyama Glass Studio, a place for creation; and the Toyama City Glass Museum, where glass art can be appreciated. The entire city has fostered a glass culture.

The highlight of the museum is the permanent exhibition "Glass Art Garden" on the 6th floor.
The works of Dale Chihuly, a leading figure in contemporary glass art, are so dynamic and colorful that you'll be surprised to learn they're made of glass. The museum also hosts exhibitions featuring artists from Japan and abroad, offering new discoveries with every visit.

The same building also houses the Toyama City Library Main Branch and a shop and cafe, making it appealing for those who want to enjoy art appreciation, reading, and a coffee break all in one place.

This is a place where you can spend a day fulfilling yourself while finding your favorite glass artwork.

Dale Chihuly, "Toyama Persian Ceiling," 2015, H45 x W575 x D217.8cm
Collection of Toyama City Glass Art Museum

Dale Chihuly
Toyama Float Boat
2015 year
H60×W917.5×D657.5cm
Collection of Toyama City Glass Art Museum

View the museum shop

Experience glassmaking

Learn about glass from Toyama

A model course exploring glass and medicine

Facility information

Name	Toyama Glass Art Museum
Address	5-1 Nishimachi, Toyama City, inside TOYAMA Kirari
Phone	076-461-3100
Opening hours	9:30～18:00 (Entry to the exhibition room is permitted until 17:30 PM)
Usage Fees	Permanent exhibition: General admission/University students 200 yen (170 yen), High school students and younger free. * ( ) indicates group rates for 20 or more people. *Special exhibitions require a separate fee.
Holiday	Closed on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, and during the New Year holidays. *May vary depending on the exhibition (There may be temporary closures; please check the website for the latest information).
Parking	None. Please use nearby coin-operated parking lots.
Access	Take the "Circular Line (Centram)" from Toyama Station (South Exit) (approximately 14 minutes) → Get off at the "Grand Plaza-mae" tram stop, then walk for approximately 2 minutes. Take the "Minami-Toyama Ekimae" tram from Toyama Station (South Exit) (approximately 9 minutes) → Get off at "Nishimachi" tram stop, then walk for approximately 1 minute. Take the Toyama Chihō Railway bus from Toyama Station and get off at "Nishimachi" (it's right there). Alternatively, take the Toyama Chihō Railway bus from Toyama Station and get off at "Sōgawa" (it's about a 4-minute walk). Approximately 22 minutes on foot from Toyama Station (South Exit) Approximately 20 minutes from the Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway towards the city center.
Official Website	https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/
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Wheelchair accessible Multipurpose toilet available There is an elevator Stroller allowed There is a nursing room Diaper changing table available OK on rainy days There is a toilet Wi-Fi available Cashless payment accepted