National Museum of Western Art, Masterpieces of Western Art in a Modern Architectural Marvel

7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Architecture was designed by Le Corbusier

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Introduction

The Tokyo National Museum of Western Art, located in Ueno Park, Tokyo, is a representative exhibition hall of Western art. Built in 1959, it houses a collection of works by the late Yukihiro Matsumoto, as well as over 2,200 Western art pieces from the late Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among them are over 200 works by famous modern European painters such as Rodin, Rubens, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Picasso. In addition, the museum holds various themed exhibitions every year. The architecture of the museum is unique and grand, with several sculptures on the exterior showcasing the beauty of Western art.

Address

7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Opening hours

9:30am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday
9:30am-8:00pm on Fridays
9:30am-8:00pm for the permanent exhibition on Saturdays
9:30am-5:30pm for the special exhibition on Saturdays

Transportation

1 minute walk from JR Ueno Station. 7 minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Line. 8 minute walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya Lines.

Phone +81-03-3272-8600

Website http://www.nmwa.go.jp