Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

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What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay

Around 110 works from the Musée d'Orsay spanning painting, sculpture, decorative arts and photography, including Monet, Van Gogh and Renoir.

Upcoming14 Nov – 28 Mar 2027¥2,400

The History of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Free 100th-anniversary archives exhibition retracing the museum's century through documents, photographs and the people behind it.

Upcoming19 Nov – 11 Jan 2027Free

Ways of Reading—How the World Speaks to Us, How We Speak to the World

Free 100th-anniversary thematic show pairing sculpture, photography, text and painting by five artists exploring dialogue with the world.

Upcoming19 Nov – 11 Jan 2027Free

Raoul Dufy: Dans Tous Ses États

Retrospective marking Raoul Dufy's 150th birth anniversary, spanning painting, textile design and ceramics, with a scale replica of his mural La Fée Électricité.

Upcoming24 Apr 2027 – 22 Aug 2027Free

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Tokyo National Museum

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Visitor Information

Is Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is free. Museum entry is free; special exhibitions have separate admission, typically ¥1,200-¥2,400. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum?

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is open Open daily 9:30-17:30 (last admission 17:00), Fridays until 20:00 during special exhibitions. Closed the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (shifts to the next weekday if that Monday is a national holiday); additional Mondays close during some special exhibitions. Maintenance closures 21-28 Dec 2026 and 12 Jan 2027; New Year closure 29 Dec 2026-3 Jan 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum?

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is located at 8-36 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan, in the Ueno Park area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Ueno Station (JR / Tokyo Metro), Keisei Ueno Station (Keisei) and Uguisudani Station (JR).

What can I see at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum?

Japan's first public art museum, hosting blockbuster loan shows in a Kunio Maekawa modernist building in Ueno Park. Current highlights include The History of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ways of Reading—How the World Speaks to Us, How We Speak to the World and Raoul Dufy: Dans Tous Ses États.

Do I need to book Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in advance?

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Museum entry is free; special exhibitions have separate admission, typically ¥1,200-¥2,400. 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 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum?

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.