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UESHIMA MUSEUM
A new hub for contemporary art on the campus of Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen.
A contemporary art museum that opened in June 2024 on the campus of Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen in Shibuya, Tokyo. It presents themed exhibitions from a contemporary art collection of more than 700 works owned by entrepreneur and investor Mikikuro Ueshima. Spanning six floors from B1 to the 5th floor, its varied exhibition spaces are designed to make use of the former British School in Tokyo building, including its old gymnasium, infirmary, principal’s office, and connecting corridors.
On display throughout the museum are works by leading figures in the Japanese and international art scenes, including Yayoi Kusama, Yoshitomo Nara, Takashi Murakami, Chiharu Shiota, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol, and Olafur Eliasson. With “contemporaneity” as its central theme, the museum also spotlights works by young and emerging artists.
Tickets must be reserved in advance for a specific date and time, and entry is self-service using a QR code. You will also need to show your QR code to enter each exhibition room, so it is recommended to save a screenshot in advance.
Highlights
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Exhibits a contemporary art collection by Mikikuro Ueshima.
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Diverse exhibition spaces created by renovating a former school building.
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Timed entry and self-service admission using QR codes.
Photos
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Each floor features a different curatorial perspective
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A museum that makes use of the structure of the former British School in Tokyo building
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, it is.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes. Free lockers with number locks are available.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Re-entry is allowed from 30 minutes before your reserved time until 3 hours after it.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No. Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- UESHIMA MUSEUM
- Postal Code
- 150-0002
- Address
- UESHIMA Tower, Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen, 1-21-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Closed on
- Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a national holiday)
- Hours
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11:00am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:00pm)
*Advance timed-entry web tickets required - Admission
- Adults: 1,800 yen, junior high and high school students: 500 yen, free for elementary school age and younger
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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