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National Museum of Western Art

ArchitectureArtHistoryClosed · Opens 9:30amFrom £500JR Ueno Station (Park Exit)

National Museum of Western Art (NMWA) Japoniako mendebaldeko arteari eskainitako galeria nazionala da, Kojiro Matsukata industrialariaren bildumaren inguruan eratua. Eraikin Nagusia 1959an amaitu zen; Le Corbusierrek diseinatu zuen, Kunio Maekawa eta Junzo Sakakura arkitekto japoniarrekin batera, eta 2016an UNESCOren Gizateriaren Ondare izendatu zuten, "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier" multzoaren parte gisa. Bildumak Erdi Arotik XX. mendearen hasierara arteko mendebaldeko pintura eta eskultura biltzen ditu, besteak beste, inpresionismoaren eta Rodinen obra nagusiak, aurreko patioan ikusgai.

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Getting there

7-7 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Nearest station: JR Ueno Station (Park Exit), Keisei Ueno Station, Ueno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya Lines)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–17:30
Wed09:30–17:30
ThuToday09:30–17:30
Fri09:30–20:00
Sat09:30–20:00
Sun09:30–17:30

Admission

From £500

College students ¥250; high-school age and under, seniors 65+, and disabled visitors free. Special exhibitions priced separately.

Nearby

National Museum of Nature and Science

Natural History1 min walk

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

ArchitectureFree4 min walk

Tokyo National Museum

Art5 min walk

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Local History33 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does National Museum of Western Art cost?
Standard adult admission to National Museum of Western Art is £500. College students ¥250; high-school age and under, seniors 65+, and disabled visitors free. Special exhibitions priced separately.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of Western Art?
National Museum of Western Art is open Tue-Thu & Sun 9:30-17:30, Fri-Sat 9:30-20:00. Closed Mondays (open following weekday if Monday is a national holiday) and Dec 28-Jan 1. Free admission 2nd Sunday of every month, May 18, and Nov 3.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of Western Art?
National Museum of Western Art is located at 7-7 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan, in the Ueno Park area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are JR Ueno Station (Park Exit), Keisei Ueno Station, Ueno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya Lines).
What can I see at National Museum of Western Art?
Japoniako mendebaldeko artearen museorik garrantzitsuena, Ueno parkean dagoen Le Corbusierren UNESCOren Gizateriaren Ondareko eraikin batean. Current highlights include Bildumako aipagarria: Claude Monet hil zeneko mendeurrena (Collection Highlight: Upon the Centennial of Claude Monet's Death), Le Corbusier's Main Building, Mitoa, alegoria eta ospakizuna: Italiako gorteetako grabatuak Errenazimentutik Barrokora (Myth, Allegory, and Celebration: Print Works and the Courts of Italy from the Renaissance to the Baroque).
Do I need to book National Museum of Western 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 National Museum of Western 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.

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