Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, located in Ueno Park, was established to promote art for the citizens of Tokyo.

Overview

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, located within Ueno Park, was established to promote art for the citizens of Tokyo. Designed by Kunio Maekawa, the building stands in the heart of “Ueno no Yama” (Ueno Hill), an area known for its concentration of cultural institutions like museums and the zoo, adjacent to the Ueno and Asakusa subcenters. It's a prominent part of Tokyo's cultural landscape. The museum hosts a diverse range of exhibitions, both special and permanent, showcasing artworks from Japan and around the world. Special exhibitions feature various genres, from contemporary art to traditional Nihonga (Japanese-style painting), Western painting, and sculpture. Permanent exhibitions display the museum's own collection, including Nihonga, Yōga (Western-style painting), sculptures, prints, and crafts. Furthermore, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum offers workshops and lectures on art, making it a highly attractive destination for art enthusiasts. Workshops provide hands-on experiences in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more. Lectures are given by prominent art critics and historians. Nestled in the lush greenery of Ueno Park, visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll after their museum visit. Ueno Park also houses other cultural institutions such as Ueno Zoo, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and the Tokyo National Museum, making it a perfect destination for a day of cultural exploration.

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Basic Information

Address
8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo
Access
7-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Koen Exit) 10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line/Hibiya Line Ueno Station (Exit 7) 10-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station *Please note that there is no parking available at the museum. Show route
Op.Hours
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM *Fridays during special exhibitions: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM *Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Cld.Days
The 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (closed the following day if a Monday is a national holiday or a day following a national holiday) *Special and planned exhibitions: Closed on Mondays (closed the following day if a Monday is a national holiday or a day following a national holiday) Maintenance closure: January 11-18, 2024; July 9-16, 2024; December 21-28, 2024 Year-end and New Year holidays: December 29, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Fee
Admission is free. Exhibition fees vary depending on the exhibition.
INFO
Please check the top page for the latest information on exhibitions and events. For exhibition schedules by public groups, please see the top page or the "Public Exhibition Calendar".
HP
https://www.tobikan.jp/

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