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🗺️ Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum東京都美術館
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About Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno Park, an "art gateway" open to everyone.
Details
Standing in the woods of Ueno, this distinctive building with its brick-red tiled exterior has been a museum serving as a temple of fine arts since its opening in 1926. It hosts numerous exhibitions, including special exhibitions of renowned works from Japan and abroad, self-planned exhibitions, and public exhibitions. Additionally, as an art medium, it actively participates in "art media projects," promoting activities that create connections between people, such as special appreciation events for children and individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, the museum features a restaurant, café, and museum shop.
Highlights
The museum stands in the Ueno forest. It hosts a variety of colorful and content-rich exhibitions. Inside, there is a restaurant and a museum shop, with well-equipped facilities. An elevator is available for wheelchair access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a foreign language version of the introduction manual or information board? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)
The introduction manual is available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and English versions. The information boards only have English signage.
Is there free Wi-Fi in this area?
Free Wi-Fi is available.
Is there a coin-operated locker?
There are coin-operated lockers available.
Is re-entry allowed?
The museum offers free admission and allows re-entry. However, re-entry is not permitted at the exhibition venue.
Recommended Tours & Activities
Essential Information
Address
8-36 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo
Phone
03-3823-6921
Getting There
(1) About a 7-minute walk from the Park Ticket Gate at JR Ueno Station on the JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line. (2) About a 10-minute walk from Exit 7 of Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line.
Hours / Holidays
The 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (postponed to the next day if they coincide with a national holiday or compensatory holiday), during the internal organization period, and at the beginning and end of the year.
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