The design of the museum is really unique and modern, with a steel and glass structure and its famous wavy roof. Besides enjoying the impressive art exhibitions, you can also admire the building's distinctive architectural style.
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The National Art Center, Tokyo
One of Japan’s Largest Exhibition Spaces and a New Style of Museum that Offers a Bounty of Art-Related Information.
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This museum has no art collection of its own, instead it hosts various exhibitions featuring art from both within Japan and from abroad.
The museum spans a vast 14,000㎡ area, divided into 12 exhibition rooms, an art library, a restaurant, 3 cafés, and the museum shop.
The building itself was designed based on the concept of “an Art Center surrounded by green spaces,” and is worth stopping by even just for its wavelike glass facade.
Highlights
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Varied exhibitions not restricted to a single genre, from art masterpieces around the world to Japanese manga.
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The art library has specialized books related to art.
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The restaurant “BRASSERIE PAUL BOCUSE Le Musée” also serves dishes that are made in collaboration with exhibitions.
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The museum shop “SOUVENIR FROM TOKYO” also sells Tokyo-esque designed items that are perfect for gifts and souvenirs.
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Experience the forefront of Japanese art.
Photos
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Unique front entryway and wavelike glass wall ※Photo provided ©The National Art Center, Tokyo
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Tea salon “Salon de Thé Rond” ※Photo provided ©The National Art Center, Tokyo
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The lobby has a high atrium ceiling ※Photo provided ©The National Art Center, Tokyo
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Art library ※Photo provided ©The National Art Center, Tokyo
Reviews
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If you love art and culture, I highly recommend visiting. Since they don't have their own collection, you get to see a wide variety of exhibitions. If you get tired from walking around, you can relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy some downtime!
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Came to check out the exhibition and grab some coffee. The vibe of this art center is really nice!
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You can enjoy coffee at the restaurant inside while admiring the architecture.
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The whole building has a really modern vibe. It's pretty impressive.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 国立新美術館
- Postal Code
- 106-8558
- Address
- 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
- Admission
- Varies for each Special Exhibition and Artist Associations’ Exhibition
- Closed
- Every Tuesday (open on public holidays and compensatory holidays, but closed the following weekday), year-end and New Year’s holidays
- Hours
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10:00am - 6:00pm
※Last admission 30 minutes before closing
※Please check the official website for details, as hours may vary by exhibition - Access
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(1) Directly connected to Exit 6 of the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line’s Nogizaka Station
(2) About a 4-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line’s Roppongi Station
(3) About a 7-minute walk from the Toei Bus Roppongi Station stop
(4) About a 5-minute walk from the Toei Bus Aoyama Saijo stop
(5) About a 4-minute walk from the Roppongi 7-chome stop of the Minato-ku Community Bus “Chiibus” Akasaka circulation route - Official Website
- Official Website (English)