The museum's environment is really pleasant, with a well-thought-out layout. The exhibition spaces feel modern and artistic, so every visit offers a fresh visual and emotional experience.
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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
A globally rare museum specializing in photography and film.
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Opened in 1995, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is Japan's first museum dedicated to photography and film. Located within the multi-purpose complex "Ebisu Garden Place," it features three exhibition rooms and a hall that showcase a diverse range of photographic and film works from both Japan and abroad.
The museum's collection exceeds 36,700 pieces and includes everything from historical artifacts of photography and film's early days to contemporary works by modern artists. The permanent exhibition, "TOP Collection," features curated works aligned with specific themes, selected by the museum's curators. In addition to these, about 15 exhibitions are hosted annually.
The hall on the first floor also screens thematic films under the "Art & Human" concept, featuring a variety of short films and documentaries that change periodically. The museum also houses a museum shop and café, as well as a library with an extensive collection of photobooks and photography-related literature.
Highlights
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Japan's first museum specializing in photography and film.
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Hosts about 15 exhibitions a year, including both permanent and special exhibits.
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Also screens high-quality films unique to an art museum setting.
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Located within "Ebisu Garden Place," a complex that includes a variety of stores and a cinema.
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Hosts about 15 exhibitions a year, featuring both solo and group shows of national and international artists.
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The museum spans five floors from the basement to the fourth floor, including exhibition rooms, a hall, and a library.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
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English support available
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Is re-entry allowed?
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This varies depending on the event.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes (coin-return type lockers).
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 東京都写真美術館
- Postal Code
- 153-0062
- Address
- Yebisu Garden Place 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3280-0099
- Closed
- Mondays（When Monday is a national holiday, it will be closed on the following day）, New Year’s holiday period. irregular closings
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 6:00pm（Thursdays and Fridays closed at 8:00pm, except for the library.）
- Admission
- Vary depending on the exhibition and screening.
- Access
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(1) About a 7-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station.
(2) About a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ebisu Station. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)