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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

A gateway to art open to everyone: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno Park.

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Supervised by :  Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Distinguished by its brick-colored tiled building nestled in the greenery of Ueno, this museum has served as a center for the arts since opening in 1926.

The museum hosts a wide range of exhibitions, including special exhibitions featuring renowned works from Japan and abroad, independently curated exhibitions, and open-call exhibitions. It also focuses on art communication initiatives that foster connections between people through art, offering a variety of programs such as special viewing events for children and people with disabilities.

The museum also has restaurants, a café, and a museum shop.

Highlights

  • An art museum nestled in the greenery of Ueno.
  • Hosts a wide variety of exhibitions.
  • Features restaurants and a well-stocked museum shop.
  • Wheelchair-accessible elevators are available.

Photos

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum surrounded by greenery

    Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum surrounded by greenery

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

    Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

  • Various artworks are also displayed throughout the outdoor areas

    Various artworks are also displayed throughout the outdoor areas

Official FAQs

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

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available on the premises?
A

Yes.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes.

Q

Is re-entry permitted?
A

Admission to the museum is free, so you may re-enter the building. Re-entry to exhibition galleries is not permitted.

Reviews

5

Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Linda Liao
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    Located deep inside Ueno Park, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! My visit happened to coincide with a special centennial exhibition held in collaboration with the British Museum, featuring several ukiyo-e works from the Edo period. I really recommend checking it out if you enjoy Japanese art and history.

    Also, don't miss the gift shop on the first floor〜 You can browse without buying an admission ticket, and it carries quite a few museum-exclusive items that aren't available anywhere else. Both the designs and quality are excellent, and you can find plenty of pleasant surprises just browsing the shop!

  • 楊雅雯
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    Besides the pandas and museums, Ueno Park is also home to a building with a lot of character: the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.

    Its brick-red exterior really stands out among the green trees, and up close it almost feels like stepping through time. Opened in 1926, it has been part of Tokyo for nearly a century. The exhibitions inside are more than just famous paintings—they feel like grand celebrations of art.

    Whenever I come to Ueno and get tired from walking around, I like to stop in, enjoy the air conditioning, and check out the exhibits. Sometimes I come across a piece I love and end up staying for quite a while. Compared with the crowds at more popular spots, this place feels quiet and elegant.

  • Simon Chiu
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    The building itself is worth seeing—it's got a really cool design. It's located inside Ueno Park, so the surroundings are super pleasant and there's lots of greenery.

  • Alex Cai
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    You can enjoy a variety of special exhibitions from Japan and abroad, plus themed shows and displays by art groups. Highly recommended!

  • Chun-Hao Wang
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    It's right inside Ueno Park. On a hot day, I came in to cool off and was surprised to find so many creative works on display in this museum. Plus, there's no admission fee.

Details

Name in Japanese
東京都美術館
Postal Code
110-0007
Address
8-36 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo
Phone
03-3823-6921
Closed on
The first and third Mondays of each month (or the following day when Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday), maintenance periods, and the year-end and New Year holidays
Gallery Closures
Special exhibition galleries are closed every Monday (or the following day when Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday)
Hours
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
During special exhibitions, open until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Admission
Varies by exhibition
Access
(1) About a 7-minute walk from the Park Exit of Ueno Station on the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku Lines
(2) About a 10-minute walk from Exit 7 of Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya Lines
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa