Established in May 2000, the museum displays Shusaku Endo's books, manuscripts, letters, photographs and favorite possessions including his writing desk, his Bible and rosary, and a statue of St Maria inherited from his mother and kept at his bedside throughout his life. The museum looks out over the Go to Sea and Shitsu Culture Village, where a monument stands to Silence. It is inscribed with the words "Humanity is so sad, Lord, and the ocean so blue".

The Shusaku Endo Literary Museum of Art is a museum in Kawasaki, Japan dedicated to the life and works of the renowned Japanese author, Shusaku Endo. The museum was established in 1995 and houses a wide array of artifacts related to Endo’s life and works. Among these artifacts are his manuscripts, personal belongings, photographs and other memorabilia. Visitors can also learn about Endo's life and work through the museum's many interactive displays.

The museum's permanent exhibition consists of three sections that focus on Endo's life, his works and his reception. The first section provides an overview of Endo's life, tracing his life from his birth in Tokyo in 1923 to his death in Tokyo in 1996. The second section explores Endo's literary works, displaying his manuscripts, sketches, and other materials related to his books. The third section looks at how Endo's work has been received in Japan and abroad, featuring books, reviews, and other materials. There are also special exhibitions held periodically. In addition, the museum hosts lectures and events related to Endo's work.