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Updated: December 14, 2023

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum 東京都写真美術館

Inside Garden Place 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro City, Tokyo

See life in focus at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is Japan’s first museum specializing in photographic art. Located just minutes from Ebisu Station, it is home to a permanent collection of over 35,000 photographic works. Over 20 different exhibitions, including works by both Japanese and international artists, are held yearly at the museum across its three exhibition galleries. The Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Visions is held in part at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum. The museum is also home to a movie theater. Visitors can enjoy the free museum library, or relax while spending time in the museum café and shop. For any fan of photographic art, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is a must-visit when in Tokyo.

Tips

  • Enjoy the line-up at the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions at Tokyo’s first specializing in photography museum
  • Relax at the museum café, or find a great souvenir at the museum shop
  • The museum is accessible, so all guests can enjoy the museum safely and comfortably


An exhibition gallery


The hall on the first floor


The museum library

How to Get There

  • Ebisu StationYamanote LineEast Exit7 min on foot

Contact

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Opening Hours

  • 10:00-18:00
    TuesdaysWednesdaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays

    10:00-20:00
    ThursdaysFridays

    *Varies depending on screening or exhibition schedule
    *Last entry 30 minutes before closing
  • Closing days: MondaysNew Year's holidaysIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day.

Price

Varies per exhibition or screening

Facility Info

  • JapaneseEnglishMandarin ChineseKorean
  • JapaneseEnglish
  • Disabled parkingHandrailsWheelchair rampWheelchair accessible elevatorMulti-purpose toiletOstomate restroomsToilet with handrailsDiaper changing facilitiesBaby chair/high chairWheelchair loanStroller loanBreast feeding roomAccessible communication formats

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.