SOMPO Museum of Art

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Albert Marquet: A Retrospective

Some 90 works by the French Fauvist, tracing his career and celebrated waterside scenes and Pont-Neuf series, on loan from major French museums.

Now showing22 Sept – 13 Dec¥2,000

The 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Togo Seiji: A Retrospective

About 100 paintings by Togo Seiji, from early avant-garde works to late large oils, with around 100 pieces of his commercial design for the museum's 50th year.

Upcoming9 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027¥1,600

FACE2027 / The Way of Paintings 2027

The 15th edition of the museum's open contemporary painting competition, with an Audience Award and a 3rd-floor display of the previous winners' new work.

Upcoming6 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027¥2,000

Mode Française: L'Art de l'élégance

French fashion as shown in oil paintings and posters from the Second Empire and Belle Époque to the Années folles. The museum gives the title as provisional.

Upcoming24 Apr 2027 – 27 Jun 2027¥2,000

Permanent Collections

Vincent van Gogh, Sunflowers

Van Gogh's 1888 "Sunflowers," painted in Arles, has been the museum's permanent centrepiece since a record-setting 1987 Christie's purchase.

Permanent collection¥2,000

Seiji Togo Collection

Roughly 240 works by Nika Society painter Seiji Togo (1897-1978), from early avant-garde pieces to his signature "Seiji-bijin" beauties, donated by his family.

Permanent collection¥2,000

Visitor Information

How much does SOMPO Museum of Art cost?

Standard adult admission to SOMPO Museum of Art is ¥2,000. Ages 18-25: ¥1,200. Under 18: free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of SOMPO Museum of Art?

SOMPO Museum of Art is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Fri until 20:00); last entry 30 min before closing. Closed Mon (open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following weekday instead), plus periodic closures between exhibitions and New Year holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is SOMPO Museum of Art?

SOMPO Museum of Art is located at 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8338, Japan, in the Nishi-Shinjuku area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Shinjuku Station (JR, West Exit), Nishi-Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) and Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station (Oedo Line).

What can I see at SOMPO Museum of Art?

Home of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, in a curved steel-clad tower above Shinjuku's west exit. Current highlights include Albert Marquet: A Retrospective, The 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Togo Seiji: A Retrospective and FACE2027 / The Way of Paintings 2027.

Do I need to book SOMPO Museum of Art 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 SOMPO Museum of Art?

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.