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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom £500Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo & Hanzomon lines)

Das 1995 im Kiba Park eröffnete Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT) zählt mit rund 33.000 Quadratmetern Fläche zu den größten Häusern Japans für Nachkriegs- und Gegenwartskunst. Die permanente MOT Collection umfasst rund 5.700 Werke japanischer und internationaler Kunst seit 1945, darunter bedeutende Bestände der Pop Art. Sie wird in wechselnden thematischen Präsentationen gemeinsam mit großen Sonderausstellungen mit Leihgaben gezeigt. Außerdem richtet das Museum die jährlich stattfindende Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Annual aus, eine wiederkehrende Plattform für aufstrebende Künstlerinnen und Künstler aus den Bereichen bildende, darstellende und experimentelle Kunst.

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Getting there

4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022, Japan

Nearest station: Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo & Hanzomon lines), Kiba Station (Tozai Line), Kikukawa Station (Shinjuku Line)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £500

MOT Collection (permanent collection) admission shown; special/temporary exhibitions are priced separately. University & college students ¥400; high school students and age 65+ ¥250; junior high school age and under free.

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Tokyo Station Gallery

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is £500. MOT Collection (permanent collection) admission shown; special/temporary exhibitions are priced separately. University & college students ¥400; high school students and age 65+ ¥250; junior high school age and under free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo?
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last entry 30 min before closing). Closed Mondays (open instead the next weekday if Monday is a national holiday), New Year holidays, and during exhibition changeovers.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo?
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is located at 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022, Japan, in the Kiba, Koto area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo & Hanzomon lines), Kiba Station (Tozai Line), Kikukawa Station (Shinjuku Line).
What can I see at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo?
Eines der größten Museen für zeitgenössische Kunst in Japan, idyllisch in einem von Bäumen gesäumten Park in Kiba gelegen. Current highlights include Tada Minami—Still, Shimmering Light, Synchronic Constellation: Cross-Boundary Perspectives in Art.
Do I need to book Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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