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Suntory Museum Frommer's Highly Recommended

Hours Museum Tues-Sun 10:30am-7:30pm; IMAX Tues-Sun 11am-7pm (last show)
Address
1-5-10 Kaigan-dori
Location Minato-ku, Osaka Bay Area
Transportation Station: Osakako (5 min.)
Phone 06/6577-0001
Web site www.suntory.com/culture-sports/smt
Prices Admission to either museum or IMAX theater ¥1,000 ($8.35/£4.20) adults; ¥700 ($5.85/£2.90) seniors, high-school, and university students; ¥500 ($4.15/£2.10) children

Frommer's Review

The Suntory Museum, which you can tour in about 30 minutes, is that fantastically modern-looking structure you see near the aquarium, designed by well-known architect Tadao Ando. It stages changing exhibitions in airy rooms against a dramatic background of the sea beyond its glass walls. Past exhibits have included Art Deco, posters by Toulouse-Lautrec, paintings by German expressionists, and glass by Emile Gallé; call or check the Meet Osaka quarterly for current information. There's also a 3-D IMAX theater with scenes so real you'll think you are part of the film, a good museum shop, the Sky Lounge (perfect for taking a break), and a restaurant, Café Solare.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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