Matsuoka Museum of Art 松岡美術館

From ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary sculptures

Located next to the grounds that are home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, the Matsuoka Museum of Art is a showcase of a wide variety of art. The museum was established by Seijiro Matsuoka when he was 80 years old and exhibits art exclusively from his private collection.

The permanent exhibits include art from ancient Egypt, Greco-Roman sculptures, ancient Asian sculptures, as well as modern art. The temporary exhibits feature a rotating selection from the museum's collection of 1,800 pieces of eastern ceramics and western paintings. Highlights include works by Monet, Renoir and Maruyama Okyo. The museum is known for its impressive collection of ceramic pieces.