This museum was established in 1994 (Heisei 6) as an art museum specializing in sculpture in commemoration of Teijiro Nakahara (1888-1921), a sculptor associated with Asahikawa who made outstanding achievements in the history of modern Japanese sculpture.
In addition to the permanent exhibition of Teijiro's works and the works that won the Nakahara Teijiro Prize, the museum conducts various projects related to sculpture, such as special exhibitions, lectures, and courses, and collects materials related to sculpture and sculptors.