English–Japanese

“art museum” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibijutsukan

Example

週末に美術館へ行きます。shū matsu ni bi jutsu kan e i ki ma su

I go to an art museum on the weekend.

Illustration for 美術館 (art museum)

How to say “art museum” in Japanese

“Art museum” in Japanese is 美術館 (bijutsukan).

A public place where people view paintings, sculptures, and other works of fine art.

Full entry for 美術館: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 美術館

この美術館は駅から歩いてすぐです。ko no bi jutsu kan wa eki ka ra aru i te su gu de su

This art museum is a short walk from the station.

Tips for using 美術館

  • The Japanese term 美術館 (bijutsukan) usually matches "art museum," while art gallery in English can also mean a commercial space that sells artworks.

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