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The National Art Center, Tokyo
国立新美術館Minato, Tokyo
Museum
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
The National Art Center, Tokyo pairs changing exhibitions with a sweeping wave-shaped glass façade in Roppongi. Designed by Kisho Kurokawa and Nihon Sekkei, its light-filled lobby looks out toward surrounding greenery.
The center opened in 2007 and has no permanent collection, so the experience depends on the exhibitions running during your visit. Galleries host both major special exhibitions and artists’ association shows. An art library, cafés and a museum shop offer other reasons to explore the building, with exhibition tickets handled separately.
- Wave-shaped glass architecture
- Changing exhibitions without a permanent collection
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How do I visit?
Admission
Free
Building entry is free; exhibition admission and advance tickets vary by exhibition and organizer. No single exhibition price applies. Food, shop and library entry do not require an exhibition ticket.
Visit Duration
90 minutes
Know before you go
Choose your exhibition before buying a ticket: prices, advance sales and exact hours vary by show. The building itself is free to enter. Allow roughly 60–90 minutes for one special exhibition, with extra time for other shows or the architecture; check the calendar for closure and late-opening exceptions.
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