Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum

The Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum (松本清張記念館, Matsumoto Seichō Kinenkan) is a literature museum in Kitakyushu, Japan. It is dedicated to Seichō Matsumoto, who spent the first half of his life in Kitakyusyu. The museum is located next to Kokura Castle.

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum
北九州市立松本清張記念館
Established4 August 1998 (1998-08-04)
LocationKitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates33°53′01.00″N 130°52′21.30″E
TypeLiterature museum
Public transit access JR Kyusyu:
at Kokura Station (JA  28 JF  01 JI  01 )
or Nishi-Kokura Station (JA  27 JF  02 JI  02  )
WebsiteOfficial website

Features of the Museum

The museum displays exhibits and graphic panels to introduce a collection of Seichō Matsumoto's works and the related items (manuscript, letter, artwork, his favorite goods, etc.). The author's study room, library, and reception room, called "The Castle of Thought and Creation", are exhibited in the museum. They were relocated from his residence in Suginami-ward, Tokyo in which he spent the latter half of his life. In addition to these permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions regarding the author are often held.[1][2]

The museum also has a role of research center related to Seichō Matsumoto, and publishes the research journal annually. It awarded Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2008 for the research activities.[3]

Museum data

See also

References
  1. "An Honest Look at Matsumoto Seichō, Japan's Master of Detective Fiction". nippon.com. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  2. "Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum". Gururich Kitakyusyu. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  3. "菊池寛賞 受賞者一覧" (in Japanese). Bungeishunjū. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  4. "Digital Archives for Architectural Space" (in Japanese). DAAS. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
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