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The National Museum of Western Art

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The National Museum of Western Art

Also part of the World Heritage List! The museum is designed by Le Corbusier, a treasure trove of Western art.

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The museum is located in the lush Ueno Park and, as its name suggests, specializes in Western art. The museum is based on "the Matsukata Collection," which was donated and returned by the French government. The French art collection includes paintings by Impressionists such as Renoir, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso and sculptures by Rodin. In addition, works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and donated and consigned works are exhibited in the permanent collection. In 1997, the museum opened a special exhibition hall. Three times a year, the museum exhibits works on loan from museums in Europe, the United States, and other countries as part of joint exhibitions with newspapers and other organizations.

In addition to the works in the collection, the building itself has high artistic value.
The main building, built-in 1959, was designed by Le Corbusier. In July 2016, "Le Corbusier's Architectural Works - Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Architectural Movement," which includes the National Museum of Western Art as a component, was listed on the World Heritage List.

Highlights

  • The museum exhibits Western paintings and sculptures.
  • Paintings by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, etc., and sculptures by Rodin are exhibited in the permanent collection.
  • Special exhibitions are held three times a year.
  • The building designed by Le Corbusier is a World Heritage Site.

Photos

  • The main building designed by Le Corbusier Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

    The main building designed by Le Corbusier Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

  • Artistic space with light Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

    Artistic space with light Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

  • The new building was completed in 1979, the 20th anniversary of the company's founding. Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

    The new building was completed in 1979, the 20th anniversary of the company's founding. Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

  • Kojiro Matsukata, the founder of the Matsukata Collection Kojiro Matsukata, first president of Kawasaki Dockyard Corporation (now Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)　 Photo courtesy of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

    Kojiro Matsukata, the founder of the Matsukata Collection Kojiro Matsukata, first president of Kawasaki Dockyard Corporation (now Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)　 Photo courtesy of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

  • Various museum goods are available, including products featuring Monet's "Water Lilies."　 Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

    Various museum goods are available, including products featuring Monet's "Water Lilies."　 Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

  • Take a break from viewing artworks at CAFÉ Suiren Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

    Take a break from viewing artworks at CAFÉ Suiren Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Yu Yu Lee

    The building itself is a work of art, and the Rodin sculptures outside are definitely worth seeing.

  • 葉子璇

    This trip really opened my eyes.

Details

Name in Japanese
国立西洋美術館
Postal Code
110-0007
Address
7-7 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Admission (including tax)
Adults　500 Yen (College Students　250 Yen)
* Free for high school students and younger, under 18, over 65, the mentally or physically challenged with one accompanying person (please present your student ID card or proof of age or disability certificate).
Holiday
Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday)
Hours
9:30am - 5:30pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 9:30am - 8:00pm
* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Directions
(1) 1 min. walk from JR Ueno Station (Park Exit)
(2) 7 min. walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Electric Railway Line
(3) 8 min. walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Website
Official Website (English)
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