Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

A “Doorway to Art” made open to all. The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum awaits in Ueno Park.

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Sat in Ueno forest, the distinctive red-brick tile construction of this striking museum has served as a hall for the fine arts since it first opened in 1926.

Once inside you’ll find the museum hosts a number of different exhibits, including special exhibitions with masterpieces from Japan and overseas, self-planned exhibitions, and open call exhibitions. You’ll also find the "Art Communication Programs," a program dedicated to fostering connections among people through art, providing special opportunities and viewings for children and people with disabilities.

Museum restaurants, cafe, and museum shop also await inside.

Highlights

  • A museum nestled in Ueno's forest.
  • A vast variety of art exhibits for you to browse.
  • A full range of options await at the restaurants and museum shop.
  • There is an elevator for patrons in wheelchairs.

Photos

  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, tucked behind a green backdrop.

    The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, tucked behind a green backdrop.

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

    Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

  • A number of art pieces dot the garden outside

    A number of art pieces dot the garden outside

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Are there pamphlets or guide signs in foreign languages? (If so, please inform me of the supported languages)

A

Pamphlets are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and English. Guide signs are available in English.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Since admission to the museum is free, re-entry is possible. However, re-entry to the exhibition halls is not permitted.

Reviews

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  • Alex Cai

    欣賞國內外的特展及主題多采多姿的展還有美術團體合作的展示會哦推哦

  • Chun-Hao Wang

    就在上野公園內,天氣熱進來吹吹冷氣,意外發現到這座美術館裡面還展示許多很非常有創意的作品,而且都是不收門票的。

Details

Name in Japanese
東京都美術館
Postal Code
110-0007
Address
8-36 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3823-6921
Closed Days
The 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (If a national holiday, the museum will be closed the following day instead); for maintenance and during the New Year holidays
Special Exhibition Closed Days
Every Monday (If a national holiday, the museum will be closed the following day instead)
Hours
9:30am - 5:30pm
※ On Fridays during Special Exhibitions, the hours are 9:30 am to 8:00 pm.
※ Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Admission
Exhibition admission fees vary by exhibition
Access
(1) About a 7-minute walk from the park gate of Ueno Station on the JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin Tohoku Line
(2) About a 10-minute walk from Exit 7 of Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line
Official Website
Official Website (English)