Metropolitan Art Museum

The Metropolitan Art Museum

The Tokyo audio-guided tour presents you with the Metropolitan Art Museum, a resolutely modern building of Ueno Park and the first public art museum of the country.

Art accessible to all

Created in 1926, the museum had the aim of making art accessible to all, offering numerous activities and events. It presents thematic exhibitions highlighting Japanese and international works, by emerging, student or world-renowned artists. The modern building that houses it was designed by the Japanese architect Kunio Mayekawa, and the museum has restaurants, a café and a shop.

What there is to see

The museum offers a rich and varied programme, alternating exhibitions of Japanese and international art, in a contemporary architectural setting designed by Kunio Mayekawa. Art lovers will find there something to feed their curiosity, whether they are interested in the great masters or emerging creators. It is one of the major cultural places of Ueno Park.

Practical information

The Metropolitan Art Museum is in Ueno Park, in Tokyo. It can generally be visited according to hours that may vary depending on the exhibitions and the season. It is advisable to check the conditions of access before the visit. Access is on the level.

When was the Metropolitan Art Museum created?

In 1926; it is the first public art museum of Japan, devoted to making art accessible to all.

Who designed the building of the Metropolitan Art Museum?

The Japanese architect Kunio Mayekawa, in a resolutely modern style, in the heart of Ueno Park.