iKnown locally as the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography (TOP Museum), this Tokyo Metropolitan Government institution opened in 1990 and moved to its current building in Yebisu Garden Place in 1995, making it one of Japan's first galleries devoted entirely to photography and moving-image art rather than a single photographer's work. Three exhibition floors run independent, rotating shows drawn from its own collection and touring exhibitions, alongside a cinema and a specialist photography library. The building underwent a major renovation from 2014 to 2016.
Six photographers and video artists from China and Japan in dialogue, exploring resonances born from the intersection of different cultures, times and personal experiences.

Five contemporary artists using AI, CG and stop-motion reassemble existing memories, materials and technologies into new imagery, questioning how we perceive information today.
Commemorative exhibition marking the 50th edition of Japan's prestigious Kimura Ihei Photography Award; full details to be announced by the museum closer to opening.
Photographer Okada Atsushi's exhibition on Yururi Island, spanning 1950 to 2026, in the museum's basement-floor galleries.
The 19th edition of the museum's annual international festival of images and art, across its third, second and basement floors, with new work by four finalists.
Solo show of Ken Kitano, centred on his Collecting Light project and long-exposure series, with new work recording the sun's path from cameras left in place for months.
1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0062, Japan
Nearest station: JR Ebisu Station (East Exit) and Ebisu Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Exit 1)
Show on map| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| SunToday | 10:00–18:00 |
From ¥700
Prices vary by exhibition; general admission examples: adults ¥700, college students ¥560, high school/65+ ¥350. Free for junior-high age and under. Some shows (e.g. Tokyo Smart Culture Project) are free.
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