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# What day are museums closed in Tokyo?

## Quick answer

Monday is the day to watch in Tokyo: 4 of the 6 major museums with a weekly closing day close on Mondays, while 2 of the 8 we cover list no weekly closure. World Museum Guide lists each museum's closing day below — always confirm holiday closures on the official site.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Weekly closing days in Tokyo

| Museum | Closed | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Ghibli Museum, Mitaka](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/ghibli-museum/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: timed entry slots (Closed Tuesdays) |
| [Mori Art Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/mori-art-museum/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Tuesday until 5:00 PM) |
| [National Art Center, Tokyo](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-art-center-tokyo/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |
| [National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/momat-tokyo/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| [National Museum of Western Art](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-museum-of-western-art/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| [Nezu Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/nezu-museum/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [teamLab Borderless](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/teamlab-borderless/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| [Tokyo National Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/tokyo-national-museum/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |

Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are Tokyo museums open on Mondays?

4 major museums close on Mondays in Tokyo. Plan those visits for other days — the table above shows which stay open.

### Do closing days change on public holidays?

Yes — museums often close on major public holidays or shift their weekly closing day around them. Verify on the official website before travelling; each guide links it.

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