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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

ArtOpen until 6pmFrom £500Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo & Hanzomon lines)

Opened in 1995 in Kiba Park, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT) is one of Japan's largest venues dedicated to postwar and contemporary art, with roughly 33,000 square meters of floor space. Its permanent MOT Collection of around 5,700 works spans Japanese and international art since 1945, including strong holdings of Pop Art, and is shown in rotating thematic selections alongside major loan exhibitions. The museum also hosts the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Annual, a recurring showcase for emerging artists across visual, performing and experimental art forms.

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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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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?
One of Japan's largest contemporary art museums, in a leafy Kiba park setting. 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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