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National Museum of Western Art

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

National Museum of Western Art (NMWA) הוא המוזיאון הלאומי של יפן המוקדש לאמנות מערבית, ונוסד סביב אוסף האמנות של התעשיין Kojiro Matsukata. הבניין הראשי, שהושלם ב-1959, תוכנן בידי Le Corbusier בשיתוף האדריכלים היפנים Kunio Maekawa ו-Junzo Sakakura, וב-2016 הוכרז כאתר מורשת עולמית של אונסק״ו, כחלק מהאתר "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier". האוסף משתרע מן האמנות המערבית של ימי הביניים ועד לראשית המאה ה-20 וכולל ציור ופיסול, ובהם יצירות מרכזיות של האימפרסיוניזם ושל Rodin, המוצגות ברחבת הכניסה.

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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.

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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?
המוזיאון המוביל ביפן לאמנות מערבית, השוכן בבניין שתכנן Le Corbusier והוכרז כאתר מורשת עולמית של אונסק״ו בפארק Ueno Park. Current highlights include מבחר מן האוסף: במלאת מאה שנה למותו של Claude Monet (Collection Highlight: Upon the Centennial of Claude Monet's Death), Le Corbusier's Main Building, 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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