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Top 14 Museums & Galleries in Tokyo - 2023

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Discover the vibrant art, captivating exhibitions, rich cultural heritage, fascinating history, and must-see attractions of Tokyo's museums and galleries. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and knowledge.
Updated Sep 2023
  • No.1
    4.5/5
    54 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 681 reviews
    "Tokyo International Exhibition Center has always had a lot of exhibitions, this time there is just an exhibition about animation to come here, here is really big, but here people are super."
    Tokyo
    5.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The exhibition hall is a large-scale and technologically advanced exhibition center in Japan. It was completed in April 1996. In just over a year to September 1997, it received 11.5 million trade and public exhibition visitors. Every year, various types of exhibitions, small events and even concerts are held. For example, the famous ComicMarket fan exhibition in recent years, the number of visitors can reach more than 500,000. Therefore, during the event, the flow of people and traffic here is very considerable, and many hotels near the venue will be full. The entire exhibition center covers an area of 243,000 square meters, with a construction area of 141,000 square meters and an exhibition area of 80,000 square meters. It adopts steel structure and reinforced concrete building. It consists of three parts: the tower, 58 meters high, with a total of 8 floors, an underground parking lot; 2 floors of the west exhibition hall; 3 floors of the east exhibition hall, an underground parking lot. The main exhibition halls are located in the West Hall and the East Hall. The West Hall has four exhibition areas and is designed as a small exhibition area. Adjacent outdoor and rooftop exhibition areas can also be used for exhibitions as required. The East Hall has six exhibition areas, three on each side connected by a long corridor, which can be turned into a large exhibition area. There are conference rooms of various sizes in the tower. The larger international conference hall can accommodate 1000 people. It is equipped with a 250-inch high-definition video projector, audio and lighting facilities, conference system, high-tech audio-visual system and 8-language simultaneous translator. Tokyo Big Sight uses advanced audio-visual and data information transmission systems to connect exhibition halls and conference centers. The computer system can process input, output and provide exhibition information, venue information, local traffic and other information such as weather and news. The specific facilities include: large screens, installed in the entrance square, broadcasting a large number of image materials related to the exhibition; large electronic information boards, six large electronic information boards are installed in the main passage of the exhibition center, which play the role of guiding the audience; small electronic information boards Information boards, there are 67 small electronic information boards in the exhibition center, which guide the audience to the facilities and local traffic in the museum. Exhibition organizers can also use this as a message board; studio, the entire audiovisual information is controlled by the studio on the first floor. In addition, there are reception rooms, reception rooms, restaurants, lounges, etc.
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  • No.2
    4.6/5
    311 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2218 reviews
    "It is a museum with history and tradition that houses Japanese and Oriental artifacts. When I went there, it was a special exhibition in ancient Mexico. You can touch the history and tradition of 々."
    Tokyo
    5.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Located inside Ueno Park, the Tokyo National Museum is the oldest Japanese national museum, the largest art museum in Japan, and one of the largest art museums in the world. Tokyo National Museum holds over 110,000 objects, including a comprehensive collection of art works and archaeological objects of Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. There are restaurants and shops within the museum's premises, as well as outdoor exhibitions and a garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal views.
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  • No.3
    4.4/5
    66 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1235 reviews
    "The National Science Museum in Ueno is divided into two buildings, the Earth Hall and the Japan Hall. The exhibits are very rich and the content is very diverse. There are many animal specimens and models, which are worth seeing. The 360-degree animation movie at the entrance is free to watch. There are many languages to use. The best thing is that the tour below high school students is completely free. The adult ticket is only 620 yen. It is a good place to visit for two days! !"
    Tokyo
    5.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Established in January 1877, the National Science Museum is the largest natural science museum in Japan. The location is the remains of Japan from the Jomon and Yayoi periods to the Kofun period, and part of the ruins of the Kanei-ji Temple compound that was burned down during the Meiji Restoration at the end of the Tokugawa period. The museum currently has 5 exhibition buildings. Buildings 1 and 4 have special exhibitions on the evolution of organisms, the evolution of mammals, Japan's flora and fauna, mineral geology and human beings. The other three exhibition buildings introduce the history of science and technology development, and the exhibits include various measuring tools and labor tools from ancient times to the present.
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  • No.4
    4.4/5
    130 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1312 reviews
    "The theme is whether to leave the light itself or the traces of the birth of light as a work. A space where you can think while experiencing beauty for a long time."
    Tokyo
    3.6km from downtown
    Highlights: The National Art Museum of Art was built by the world-renowned designer Kisho Kurokawa. It opened in Minato-ku, Tokyo on January 21, 2007. It is the fifth national art museum in Japan since the National Museum of Art. The museum is based on the concept of symbiosis, and all buildings are built to cooperate with the integration of man and nature, becoming a model of Japanese architectural history. The museum has the largest exhibition space in Japan, and there are exhibitions from time to time. The huge inverted cone building is eye-catching, and there is a restaurant on the top. The glass curtain in the pavilion is undulating and unforgettable. The design is based on the concept of green, so that the building has functions such as earthquake resistance, rainwater reuse, and natural underground ventilation, and is connected to the subway station. There are no collections in the museum, but it has tens of thousands of square meters of large-scale exhibition space in Japan, which is specially used to hold planning exhibitions and publicity exhibitions. Because of the large space, more than ten exhibitions with rich contents can be held simultaneously. The center plays the role of collecting, disclosing, providing and educating information and materials related to art. The hall is especially eye-catching are the two inverted cones, one high and the other low. There are restaurants and cafes on the third floor of the inverted cones. Because of the wide upper part and the narrow lower part, the area of the top of the cone as a dining area has become larger. , and the rest area on the first floor has also become more spacious, which has to be said to be a great design. The interior is divided into more than ten exhibition halls of different sizes, with a high patio design and a beam-free exhibition space. Off-site integration of art libraries, lecture halls, shopping spaces, restaurants, cafes, etc., and even cooperating with Cibone, a famous home furnishing store in Tokyo, to open an art museum store, while designing exclusive goods for the art museum.
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  • No.5
    4.4/5
    140 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2177 reviews
    "The Edo Tokyo Museum is a place to experience Edo and Tokyo culture. There are many exhibition areas to experience firsthand, and it seems that there is not much time to visit. The permanent display room is thoroughly explained by the Edo area, with the three themes of "go", "see" and "touch"."
    Tokyo
    4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Edo-Tokyo Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Tokyo during the Edo period. Opened in March, 1993, the museum is housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse. Since opening it has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction. The Edo-Tokyo Museum aims to pass on to future generations the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo through the collection of related materials, the holding of exhibitions, and the preservation of a collection of about 590,000 items. Tokyo is a city with a long history and certainly anyone interested in this will want to visit the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
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  • No.6
    4.3/5
    394 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1095 reviews
    "Opened on July 9, 2001. The curator is the astronaut Maori Wei. Established by the independent administrative legal person Science and Technology Revitalization Agency (Japanese: Science and Technology Revitalization Agency). The latest scientific and technological introduction to the general public to introduce the achievements of scientific and technological researchers to give back to the general society's feelings and opinions on science and technology, etc."
    Tokyo
    5.9km from downtown
    Highlights: Miraikan is Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Located in Tokyo’s Odaiba District, it is an eye-opening facility that provides people with a chance to enjoy hands-on contact with science and technology. Miraikan's colorful line-up of offerings includes experienced based classes and talks, in addition to museum-style exhibits. Miraikan aims to be a place for specialists and the general public to gather and engage in dialogue on issues such as climate change, a decline in biodiversity, food issues, natural disasters, and infectious diseases. The museum building is lauded for its architectural design and the overall experience offers something for everyone.
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  • No.7
    4.0/5
    39 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 544 reviews
    "Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, officially opened in 1926 (Daejeong 15 years), since the opening of the museum, has been known to the public as a public exhibition of many art groups such as the Japanese Academy of Arts and other art groups."
    Tokyo
    5.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art is the earliest public art museum in Japan that opened in 1926. About 300 exhibitions are held in the museum a year, including special exhibitions where you can enjoy masterpieces from home and abroad, various special exhibitions, exhibitions in cooperation with art groups, and group exhibitions for open recruitment.
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  • No.8
    4.7/5
    795 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1926 reviews
    "Ghibli's sacred place that you must visit if you like Ghibli! Photography is prohibited inside the building, but there are several places where you can take pictures outside."
    Mitaka
    17.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in a western portion of Tokyo, the Ghibli Museum is dedicated to showcasing the work of the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. Designed by Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, the museum is heavily influenced by European architectural styles. Miyazaki used film storyboards to sketch out a plan inspired by locations such as the hilltop village of Calcata in Italy. Full of everything related to Ghibli animations, visitors can not only take a look at the animation buildings, they can also see original Ghibli works and other animation materials. The museum’s souvenir shop and themed restaurant are also very popular.
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  • No.9
    4.6/5
    352 Reviews
    From20.92
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1195 reviews
    "Arrived half an hour early left, and it took almost enough to start queuing. After entering the venue, the pavilion has a simple introduction process. The venue must be except for shoes and socks to enter. It is divided into water and garden areas. It is divided into water and garden areas. It has a dynamic place. The water plus light and shadow area is like a meditation area. There is a garden area where the bouquet will be lifted and lowered. Play left for about two hours. I can't imagine playing hard!"
    Tokyo
    3.3km from downtown
    Highlights: TeamLab Planets is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. There are four massive exhibition spaces and two gardens. By immersing the entire body with other people in these massive body immersive artworks, the boundary between the body and the artwork dissolves, the boundaries between the self, others, and the world become continuous, and we explore a new relationship without boundaries between ourselves and the world.
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  • No.10
    4.3/5
    103 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 913 reviews
    "National Xiyang Art Museum (こくりつせいようびじゅつかん The National Museum of Western Art) is a museum dedicated to the collection of Xiyang art works in Ueno Park, Taitung, Tokyo. Chinese name"
    Tokyo
    5km from downtown
    Highlights: This art gallery with a simple and cool appearance was designed and constructed by French architect Le Corbusier in 1959. In July 2016, it became a newer World Heritage Site along with 17 other Le Corbusier buildings around the world. The museum displays art works from the end of the Middle Ages to World War II, including masterpieces by many well-known artists, such as Monet's "Water Lilies" and Rodin's "Gate of Hell". Both the importance and the number of works belong to Asia. crown. The special exhibition "Le Corbusier and the Museum of Infinite Growth" is currently being held in the museum until September 19, 2016.
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  • No.11
    4.5/5
    76 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 318 reviews
    "The National Jingdong Museum of Modern Art is a modern works exhibition hall dominated by Japanese. You can see a lot of Japanese-style artworks here. The early time can be traced back to the 19-year period. Many Japanese writers are small and famous."
    Tokyo
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo was founded in 1952 with the purpose of introducing Eastern and Western modern art. Works, and often hold various art exhibitions. The museum houses about 9,000 works of art including paintings, sculptures, watercolors, drawings, prints, and photographs from the early 20th century to the present day. In order to present an overview of modern Japanese art as a whole, about 250 works are selected from these collections and displayed in the collection exhibition halls on the 4th to 2nd floors. At the same time, part of the collection exhibition hall is also used to conduct album exhibitions of collections around a theme each time.
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  • No.12
    4.3/5
    46 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 211 reviews
    "The gallery is located in Ueno Park, its area is relatively small, so it feels particularly cramped to run heavyweight exhibitions, such as the exhibitions of Vermeer and Van Gogh artists, often encounter long queues to enter the venue."
    Tokyo
    4.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Mori Art Museum of Ueno is a private art museum located in Ueno Park. It was officially established in 1972. There are exhibitions such as "Exhibition of Japanese Nature" and "VOCA Exhibition" every year. The Ueno no Mori Art Museum and the environment of Ueno Park are integrated, harmonious and beautiful, and are very popular among people.
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  • No.13
    4.2/5
    19 Reviews
    "Snoopy fans must go to the local system of Japan's only Snoopy exhibition. The exhibition is on the left. There is no less about Snoopy comics. The works are buried with the authors. The same scene of life is of course not less."
    Machida
    32.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Snoopy Museum Tokyo is the first overseas branch of the "Charles Schultz Museum and Research Center" in California, USA. It officially opened in Tokyo on April 23, 2016. There are many original manuscripts and paintings in the museum, all kinds of exquisite Snoopy models, and there are many Snoopy peripherals in the surrounding stores, as well as a peanut-themed cafe.
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  • No.14
    Closed
    4.7/5
    16 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1908 reviews
    "Came here by chance because it was close to our hotel. This tour is in English and the length of time is right. I also have a deeper understanding of the history and landform changes of the samurai. It lasts about an hour. The gift shop here has replica or original costumes and swords. Reasonable price."
    Tokyo
    6.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Samurai Museum is located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. It is a museum where you can experience samurai-related props and costumes. The museum not only displays real armor, helmets, knives, and weapons that were used 400 years ago, but you can also feel the material and weight of the helmets (replicas), and learn about Japanese samurai.
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FAQ

What are some Museums & Galleries in Tokyo?
Some Museums & Galleries in Tokyo include:Tokyo Big Sight|Tokyo National Museum|National Museum of Nature and Science|The National Art Center, Tokyo|Edo-Tokyo Museum
What are some highly-rated Museums & Galleries in Tokyo?
Some highly-rated Museums & Galleries in Tokyo include:Tokyo Big Sight:4.5|Tokyo National Museum:4.6|National Museum of Nature and Science:4.4|The National Art Center, Tokyo:4.4|Edo-Tokyo Museum:4.4
At what locations in Tokyo can Museums & Galleries in Tokyo be found?
The Museums & Galleries in Tokyo are mainly located in:Tokyo Big Sight:Tokyo|Tokyo National Museum:Tokyo|National Museum of Nature and Science:Tokyo|The National Art Center, Tokyo:Tokyo|Edo-Tokyo Museum:Tokyo