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National Museum of Western Art
国立西洋美術館Taito, Tokyo
Museum
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
The National Museum of Western Art in Ueno brings European paintings and sculpture together in Le Corbusier's modernist museum building.
Its collection grew from the works assembled by Kojiro Matsukata and spans older European painting through twentieth-century art. The permanent galleries and changing special exhibitions offer different visits, with the building adding an architectural dimension. This is the Western art museum in Ueno Park, distinct from Tokyo National Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
- European art from the Matsukata Collection
- Le Corbusier's museum building
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How do I visit?
Admission
Permanent collection: 09:30–17:30 (last entry17:00); Friday/Saturday until20:00 (last19:30). Closed Mondays except national holidays, with closure the following day; also28December–1January. Museum closed23October2026; collection closed12January–19March2027. Adults ¥500; university students ¥250. High school students, under18s,65+, disabled visitors and one companion enter free with proof. Free collection days usually the second Sunday,18May and3November. Special exhibitions have separate prices. The official1–1.5hour average concerns the collection only. Groups20+ must reserve.
- Adult
- ¥500
- High School Student
- ¥0
- Elementary/Junior High
- ¥0
- Elderly
- ¥0
- Visitors with disabilities
- ¥0
Visit Duration
90 minutes
Know before you go
Choose the permanent collection or a special exhibition before buying: special tickets have different prices and include the collection, while a collection ticket does not admit you to the special show. Bring proof for student, age or disability concessions. The museum is closed23October2026, and collection galleries close12January–19March2027. The official1–1.5hour average applies to the collection only. Groups of20 or more need advance reservations; check the calendar even on a usual opening day.
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