The world‘s first art museum beneath earth. The Chichu Art Museum, which literally means “art museum in the earth” is a unique modern art museum located on the art island of Noshima in Japan. Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the museum features over five unique art galleries and was built in 2004 as a space to redefine the connection between nature and humanity. Today, it’s a major tourist destination. Blending seamlessly into its surroundings, the Chichu Art Museum’s underground desig