Japan · 8 museums
The best museums in Tokyo are Mori Art Museum, National Art Center, Tokyo and National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. World Museum Guide covers 8 museums in Tokyo, Japan, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | Admission | Time needed | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mori Art Museum | ¥2,000 | 1.5–2 hours | Open daily |
| 2 | National Art Center, Tokyo | Varies by exhibition | 1.5–2 hours | Tuesdays |
| 3 | National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo | ¥500 | 1.5–2 hours | Mondays |
| 4 | National Museum of Western Art | ¥500 | 1.5–2 hours | Mondays |
| 5 | Nezu Museum | ¥1,500 | 1.5–2 hours | Mondays |
| 6 | teamLab Borderless | ¥3,800 | 2–3 hours | Open daily |
| 7 | Tokyo National Museum | 1000 JPY | 2–4 hours | Mondays |
| 8 | Ghibli Museum, Mitaka | ¥1,000 | 2 hours | Tuesdays |
Standard adult prices, checked from 2026-06-30. Confirm on each museum's official website before you go.
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & architecture enthusiasts
Mori Art Museum opened in 2003 on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, founded by developer Minoru Mori with an emphasis on Asian contemporary art, architecture, and urban culture.
¥2,000 · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & architecture enthusiasts
Opened in 2007 in Roppongi, the National Art Center has no permanent collection. Instead it programmes the largest exhibition space in Japan — fourteen thousand square metres across twelve halls.
Varies by exhibition · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours · Closed Tuesdays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & japanese art enthusiasts
Founded in 1952, the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) was Japan's first national art museum. Its current building by Yoshiro Taniguchi opened in 1969 in Kitanomaru Park beside the Imperial Palace moat and was renovated in 2002.
¥500 · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours · Closed Mondays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & architecture enthusiasts
The National Museum of Western Art opened in 1959 in Le Corbusier's only completed building in Japan. The original building and recent additions form a UNESCO-listed work of modern architecture.
¥500 · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours · Closed Mondays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & garden enthusiasts
The Nezu Museum was founded in 1941 to preserve Tobu Railway president Kaichirō Nezu's collection. Kengo Kuma's serenely austere building reopened in 2009 around the original Nezu garden.
¥1,500 · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours · Closed Mondays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & families
teamLab Borderless first opened in Odaiba in 2018 and reopened in 2024 in a new home at the Azabudai Hills complex in central Tokyo. Exhibits are produced by the Tokyo-based collective teamLab.
¥3,800 · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & history enthusiasts
The Tokyo National Museum is an art museum in Ueno Park in the Taitō ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is the oldest national museum in Japan, the largest art museum in Japan, and one of the largest art museums in the world.
1000 JPY · ⏱ 2–4 hours · Closed Mondays
Art Museum · Best for families & art lovers
The Ghibli Museum opened in 2001 to share the world of Studio Ghibli's animated films. Hayao Miyazaki himself designed the labyrinth of stairs, hidden rooms, and stained-glass windows.
¥1,000 · ⏱ 2 hours · Closed Tuesdays
The best museums in Tokyo are Mori Art Museum, National Art Center, Tokyo and National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. World Museum Guide ranks 8 museums in Tokyo by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 8 museums in Tokyo, Japan. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.
No museum in our Tokyo guide is free for every visitor. Free or reduced on certain days or for certain visitors: Tokyo National Museum (Under 18 free on weekends).
Closing days differ by museum: National Art Center, Tokyo closes Tuesdays, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo closes Mondays, National Museum of Western Art closes Mondays, Nezu Museum closes Mondays, Tokyo National Museum closes Mondays and Ghibli Museum, Mitaka closes Tuesdays. Plan each day around at least one museum that is open.
Open on Mondays: Mori Art Museum, National Art Center, Tokyo, teamLab Borderless and Ghibli Museum, Mitaka. Closed on Mondays: National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, National Museum of Western Art, Nezu Museum and Tokyo National Museum. Hours can change on public holidays, so check each museum's official website.
Late openings: Mori Art Museum (Daily until 10:00 PM), National Art Center, Tokyo (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM), National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM), National Museum of Western Art (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM) and teamLab Borderless (Daily until 9:00 PM). Evening visits are usually the quietest time to see the highlights.
For families, start with teamLab Borderless and Ghibli Museum, Mitaka. Each guide lists how long to allow and the best time to visit.
