The National Museum of Western Art

National Museum of Western Art

The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館) is a museum located in Ueno Park in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1959 and is the only national art museum in Japan that specializes in Western art.

The museum’s collection consists primarily of works from the 16th to the 20th centuries, with a particular emphasis on French art from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum’s collection includes works by many prominent artists, including Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso.

One of the highlights of the museum’s collection is a group of paintings and sculptures donated by the French government in 1959, which includes works by Rodin, Courbet, and Delacroix.

The museum’s building, designed by Le Corbusier, is also noteworthy for its modernist architecture. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016 as part of a group of 17 works by Le Corbusier.

In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also hosts special exhibitions and educational programs throughout the year.

Getting there

From Tokyo Station to The National Museum of Western Art:

TrainTokyo Station
↓ Ueno-Tokyo Line
↓ 5 minutes (Nonstop)
Ueno Station
↓ Walk about 1 minute

The National Museum of Western Art (Cost 170 yen)
WalkAbout 55 minutes (3.8 km)

Details

Hours9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Closed on Mondays.
AdmissionAdults: 500 yen
University students: 250 yen
Phone+81 5 0-5541-8600
Address7-7 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007
Official Websitehttps://www.nmwa.go.jp/en/