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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

ArchitectureArtClosed · Opens 9:30amFreeUeno Station (JR / Tokyo Metro)

这座机构于1926年以东京府美术馆之名开馆,是日本首座公立美术馆,由煤炭大亨佐藤敬太郎捐资创立。1975年,建筑师前川国男以现代主义风格对其重建:建筑主体大部分下沉至地下,从而轻盈地融入上野公园的绿意之中。如今,这里既举办重要的国际借展,也常年安排由租用展厅的艺术家协会和艺术团体策划的各类展览。进入建筑本身无需购票;特别展览则需另行购票。

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Getting there

8-36 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Nearest station: Ueno Station (JR / Tokyo Metro), Keisei Ueno Station (Keisei), Uguisudani Station (JR)

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Hours

Mon09:30–17:30
Tue09:30–17:30
Wed09:30–17:30
ThuToday09:30–17:30
Fri09:30–20:00
Sat09:30–17:30
Sun09:30–17:30

Admission

Free

Museum entry is free; special exhibitions have separate admission, typically ¥1,200-¥2,400

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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), Uguisudani Station (JR).
What can I see at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum?
日本首座公立美术馆,坐落于上野公园一座由前川国男设计的现代主义建筑内,举办众多引人瞩目的借展大展。 Current highlights include Raoul Dufy: Dans Tous Ses États, Views of This Place—Ueno, Omuta, and Buenos Aires, 多么美妙的世界:来自 Musée d'Orsay 的杰作(What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay).
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.

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