The museum also houses works of 20th century American realism, prints, Earthenware, ceramic art, and textiles.

Further action was not taken until January 1978, when a report encouraging the promotion of prefectural culture was delivered to the governor.

About one year later, in February 1979, another report, this time containing a plan for the promotion of prefectural culture was delivered to the governor.

Regulations regarding funding the maintenance of cultural facilities were established the following month and in June of the same year, an investigative committee with ten members was created to plan the foundation of the Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art.

In January 1980, the committee issued a report detailing a plan for the foundation of the museum to the governor.

The first purchases of art on behalf of the museum were decided on in May 1980 and included the painting "Pine Baron" (Japanese: 松ぼっくり男爵) by Andrew Wyeth.

The museum closed between March 12 and April 15, 2011 as a result of damage caused by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.