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Updated: October 6, 2023

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts 東京藝術大学大学美術館

12-8 Ueno Koen, Taito City, Tokyo

An art museum located near Ueno Park assembling a collection centered on modern Japanese art

An art museum with a focus on artistic materials, The University Art Museum near Ueno Park is on the campus of Tokyo University of the Arts. The museum features a collection of around 30,000 works, including many from past students and teachers of the university. The museum has an on-site café and the “Geidai Art Plaza,” which sells works by students and faculties in the campus. Among the works in the collection, 23 are National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. You can see these when they are exhibited during the Geidai Collection Exhibition, held once or twice a year. Note that there is no permanent exhibition at the musuem, and entrance to the facility is not possible when no special exhibition is being held. Make sure to check the online exhibition schedule in advance.

How to Get There

  • Ueno StationJR Yamanote LineJR Keihin-Tohoku LineJR Joban LineJR Tohoku LineJR Takasaki LineGinza LineHibiya LineKeisei LinePark Exit10 min on foot

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Opening Hours

  • 10:00-17:00
    TuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays

    *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.
    Closed outside exhibition periods due to not hosting permanent exhibitions

Price

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Varies per exhibition or screening

Facility Info

  • RestroomsDining facilitiesNon-smoking areasWiFi
  • JapaneseEnglish
  • Automatic doorsElevatorMulti-purpose toiletDiaper changing facilitiesFolding bed for adultsWheelchair loanStroller loanBreast feeding room

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