The permanent exhibition consists of paintings, sculptures, prints, watercolors, drawings, photographs, and other works dating roughly from the beginning of the 20th century to the present and provides an overview of the history of modern art. Although the exhibits are changed several times a year, historic masterpieces remain on show for as long as possible.
The collection contains many notable Japanese artists since the Meiji period as well as a few contemporary Western prints.
Special exhibitions of artworks brought together under a specific theme from collections in Japan and abroad are held 4 or 5 times a year.
The museum also has an annexe, The Crafts Gallery in Kitanomaru Koen (a few minutes walk away - separate charge) , which is housed in a 1910 brick building from the Meiji-era. It displays modern textiles, ceramics, lacquers, and other Japanese crafts
Times and Prices
420 Yen
Hours: Tues - Sun 10:00 - 16:30 (Fri 19.30pm)
Location
3-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322
(Near Imperial Palace - over footbridge)
Tel: 03 5777 8600
How to Get There
Takebashi station (Approx. 3 Minute walk)
External Links
National Museum of Modern Art
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