The local Red Brick Museum is home to the city's finest business and art. The Akita Bank branch office building, built in the early 20th century, has been renovated and restored as a museum dedicated to the city's artworks. The museum highlights the works of famous local merchants such as Sekiya Shiro, famous for his fine metalwork, and Katsuhira Tokushi, known for his wooden stone portrait. Throughout the museum, you can find rooms showcasing the early history of Akita, amazing masterful trade skills, as well as an impressive collection of classical and contemporary art from famous local artists. Besides, the museum has audio and visual guides in some of the exhibition halls as well as Old photos from the back when the bank was first established.