The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)

What's On

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3rd Collection Gallery Exhibition 2026

The next rotation of MoMAK's collection displays, running alongside the jewellery exhibition; themes include the museum's outdoor sculptures.

Now showing24 Oct – 17 Jan 2027¥1,000

Reflections in Jewellery: Memory and Identity

About 350 pieces tracing post-war Japanese art jewellery, from the JJDA founders to contemporary makers, with works by Otto Künzli and others.

Now showing24 Oct – 17 Jan 2027¥2,000

Permanent Collections

Meiji Arts and Crafts Collection

169 Meiji and Taisho export crafts in cloisonné, porcelain, metal, lacquer, textile and ivory, including works by Imperial Household Artists; shown in rotation.

Permanent collection¥1,000

The Kawakatsu Collection: Kawai Kanjiro

425 works spanning the whole career of Mingei potter Kawai Kanjiro, donated by his friend Kawakatsu Kenichi; shown in rotation in the Collection Gallery.

Permanent collection¥1,000

Nearby

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Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

Design1 min walk

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

Architecture2 min walk

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Hosomi Museum

Design3 min walk

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

Art13 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) cost?

Standard adult admission to The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) is ¥1,000. Collection Gallery: adults 1,000 yen, university students 500 yen; free for high school students and younger and seniors 65+. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately (typically 2,000 yen) and include the Collection Gallery.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)?

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Fridays until 20:00; last entry 30 min before closing. Closed Mondays (open on a national-holiday Monday, closed the following day instead), during exhibition changeovers and over New Year. Closed 5-23 Oct 2026 between exhibitions, 29 Dec 2026-3 Jan 2027, and from 18 Jan 2027 to end of March 2027 for facility maintenance.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)?

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) is located at 26-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8344, Japan, in the Okazaki area of Kyoto. The nearest stations are Higashiyama Station (Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line), 10 min walk and Okazaki Koen / Bijutsukan, Heian Jingu-mae bus stop (City Bus 5, 46, 100).

What can I see at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)?

Maki Fumihiko's granite-grid museum in Okazaki, home to Kyoto's finest modern nihonga, ceramics and crafts Current highlights include Meiji Arts and Crafts Collection, 3rd Collection Gallery Exhibition 2026 and Reflections in Jewellery: Memory and Identity.

Do I need to book The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) 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 The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)?

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.