Did you know that museum shops are becoming increasingly popular?
A museum shop is a store located within a museum or art gallery. It can also refer to an online shop operated by museums.
Many items are related to the collections and exhibits, and many people say, "One of the joys of visiting an art museum is the museum shop."
Ohara Museum of Art also has a museum shop, offering not only commemorative items from your visit but also attractive goods as souvenirs.
Moreover, the museum shop at Ohara Museum of Art can be accessed and shopped at even by those who are not visitors to the museum!
There are many highlights at Ohara Museum of Art, so I hope you will visit.
However, even when you cannot enter the museum, you can still enjoy the museum shop at Ohara Museum of Art. Let me introduce some of the products available.
What is the Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop?
The Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop, as the name suggests, sells goods and art books inspired by the works held in the Ohara Museum of Art.
As of June 2022, there are three stores and an online shop, and this article mainly introduces the "main store."
| Store Name | Main Products |
|---|---|
| Main Store | General museum goods |
| Ohara Museum of Art In-House Store ※Available only during museum admission | Items related to the collection (catalogs, all types of postcards, reproductions, mini frames, etc.) |
| Online Shop | Reproductions and daily goods |
| Shinkojima Store ※Limited-time pop-up store | Goods by Kenji Yanobe and artistic miscellaneous goods |
At the main store, you can find items such as the following.
- Postcards
- Reproductions
- Stationery
- Accessories
- Fashion items
- Sweets
- Crafts
- Miscellaneous goods
- Books
Many original goods that can only be found here make perfect souvenirs.
It's great that even those who are not visitors to the Ohara Museum of Art can shop here.
Products of the Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop
Let me introduce some particularly interesting items from the many products available.
The types and prices of goods are based on information as of June 2022. Prices include tax.
Postcards
There are five types of postcards available, sold both as sets and individually.
The price is "110 yen each (tax included)," making it quite affordable. You can decorate your room with them or use them to write letters.
When I visit the museum, I usually buy a few postcards for myself to take home.
Thinking back to "that piece was wonderful," brings me happiness, and I enjoy displaying them on my wall. It's nice to be able to admire them at home multiple times.
Also, while reflecting on the many works I saw in the museum, I find it enjoyable to ask myself, "If I had to choose just three that I like, which would they be?," "Which moved me the most?," "Which would I like to display in my room?," and "Which would I like to give as a gift?"
For those who want to display them prominently in their room, reproductions are also available.
Acrylic Magnets and Bookmarks
For those who want everyday items, how about acrylic magnets (770 yen), zipper charms (880 yen), or baked bookmarks (935 yen) featuring the collection's works?
There is also a wide variety of stationery, including pencils and clear files.
Masking Tape
The original masking tape (330 yen and up) is diverse, featuring selections of famous paintings from the collection, chic designs inspired by buildings, and polka dots inspired by Signac's paintings.
The masking tape is produced by KAMOI KAKOSHI CO., LTD., a company in Kurashiki that manufactures the popular "mt" masking tape, ensuring high quality.
OHARA Crayons
OHARA Crayons are a version of dot crayons that allow you to enjoy the element of chance.
They contain the colors of the works held in the Ohara Museum of Art, available in a set of six (1,540 yen).
Unlike single-color crayons, you will get unexpected colors when you draw, so be sure to try them out with a sample.
Henri Le Sidaner "Small Table at Dusk" Jacquard Woven Placemat
The latest product as of June 2022 is the jacquard woven placemat featuring the painting "Small Table at Dusk" by Henri Le Sidaner, priced at 4,950 yen.
This product is a collaboration model with the jeans manufacturer Aoki Hifuku, located in Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture.
It can be used as a table mat (placemat), but many people express a desire to display it, so a framed set is also available (9,350 yen).
Accessories of Ancient Egyptian Art
Kojima Torajiro, who collected works that became the foundation of the Ohara Museum of Art, also collected Egyptian antiques.
Among them are pins and necklaces inspired by the "Cat" statue and "Pharaoh." With a dignified appearance that is not overly eccentric, they seem like a good gift for cat lovers.
T-shirts, scarves, bags, and more
The original T-shirts come in two types: one printed with works from the Ohara Museum of Art and a simple design.
The Setouchi gauze scarf is made from gauze material by textile artisans in Nishiwaki, Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), dyed in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, and is from Fujimaki Department Store.
The original bags are of a standard size and seem easy to use.
Various miscellaneous goods
Reproduction paintings range from affordable options to more elaborate framed ones, offering a variety of choices.
There is also a "uchiwa" that is convenient for walking around the Bikan Historical Area.
The air freshener "Museum fragrance" is available for you to smell in-store to find out what kind of scent it is.
There are also Kurashiki-style crafts such as bowls from TEORI, which makes interior goods from bamboo collected in Mabi.
Original sweets and drinks
There are three types of original sweets and drinks.
The wasanbon has the logo and round window of the Ohara Museum of Art designed on it.
The packaging of the original coffee features Gauguin's "Fragrant Earth." It seems to have a good aroma.
The Ohara Museum of Art's kibidango (sweet rice dumplings) are wrapped in Monet. They make a great souvenir from Okayama.
The Ohara Museum of Art's kibidango are currently out of stock as of June 2022.
Conclusion
The Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop offers a variety of art goods. Both art lovers and those who are not may find products that they feel are good.
Please feel free to visit to look for souvenirs to commemorate your visit to the museum or to buy stylish goods.
- Model: Isako
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Data on the Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop
| Name | Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-422-0005 |
| Parking | None |
| Business Hours | 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM |
| Regular Holidays | Monday If it coincides with a public holiday or substitute holiday, it will be open No holidays from late July to August and in October |
| Payment Methods |
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| Website | Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop |
