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The National Art Center, Tokyo

ArchitectureArtOpen until 6pmFreeNogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line, Exit 6 — direct connection)

Opened in 2007 in Roppongi, The National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) has no permanent collection of its own — instead its six vast galleries host major touring exhibitions, retrospectives on loan from institutions like the Louvre and Musée National Picasso-Paris, and hundreds of public art-association shows each year. The building, architect Kisho Kurokawa's final completed work, is known for its undulating glass curtain-wall facade conceived as a "museum in a forest." At roughly 14,000 square metres of exhibition space, it is the largest art venue in Japan.

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Getting there

7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan

Nearest station: Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line, Exit 6 — direct connection), Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line / Toei Ōedo Line), Aoyama-itchōme Station (Ginza / Hanzōmon / Ōedo Lines)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
TueClosed
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–20:00
Sat10:00–20:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Building and lobby entry is free; each special exhibition and artist-association show sells its own ticket (special exhibitions typically ¥2,000-2,400 for adults; artist-association shows around ¥1,000).

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Is The National Art Center, Tokyo free to visit?
Yes, general admission to The National Art Center, Tokyo is free. Building and lobby entry is free; each special exhibition and artist-association show sells its own ticket (special exhibitions typically ¥2,000-2,400 for adults; artist-association shows around ¥1,000).. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of The National Art Center, Tokyo?
The National Art Center, Tokyo is open Open daily except Tuesdays (10:00-18:00, Fri & Sat until 20:00 during special exhibitions; last admission 30 min before closing). If Tuesday is a national holiday, open that day and closed the following weekday instead. Closed over the New Year holiday period (exact dates vary by year).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The National Art Center, Tokyo?
The National Art Center, Tokyo is located at 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan, in the Roppongi area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line, Exit 6 — direct connection), Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line / Toei Ōedo Line), Aoyama-itchōme Station (Ginza / Hanzōmon / Ōedo Lines).
What can I see at The National Art Center, Tokyo?
Japan's largest exhibition space, a collection-free hub for blockbuster loans and public art shows under a wave-glass facade. Current highlights include The Building: Kisho Kurokawa's Wave-Glass Facade, Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith, Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre.
Do I need to book The National Art Center, Tokyo in advance?
The National Art Center, Tokyo is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Building and lobby entry is free; each special exhibition and artist-association show sells its own ticket (special exhibitions typically ¥2,000-2,400 for adults; artist-association shows around ¥1,000).. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit The National Art Center, 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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